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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Randolf notes, "All of a ______ there was amerry timble on the door."

2. What does Eric Hearble do at his job?

3. Who stands at the door in "Randolf's Party"?

4. How is the growth on Eric's head described in "The Fat Growth on Eric Hearble"?

5. Sir says in "At the Denis," "Everydobby knows there are _____ decisives."

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Frank argue with his wife in "No Flies on Frank"? What happens because of this?

2. What is the most notable feature of John Lennon's writing in this collection?

3. Describe the character of Frank in "No Flies on Frank."

4. What does the dentist tell the woman about the state of her teeth in "At the Denis"? What does this prompt her to do?

5. Describe the rhyme and meter of the short poem, "Good Dog Nigel."

6. Describe the plot of the story "The Wrestling Dog."

7. What do you believe the meaning is in the line, "But would you want your daughter to marry one?" in "Partly Dave"?

8. How does Lennon create the imagery in the story "The Wrestling Dog"? What is the setting?

9. Compare the characters of Randolf in "Randolf's Party" and the Denis in "At the Denis." How do these characters relate?

10. Who was one of the major influences of John Lennon in terms of writing style? Cite an example from "No Flies on Frank", which shows this.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is "All Abord Speeching" about? What is this selection a satire of? How does this example differ when spoken aloud versus when it is read?

Essay Topic 2

Compare the poems "Good Dog Nigel" and "Alec Speaking." How do these poems compare structurally and thematically?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss irony as it applies to "A Suprise for Little Bobby." What is the theme of this story?

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