View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Dave has the gift of the what?

2. "The Wrestling Dog" begins, "One upon a ____ in a far off distant land."

3. What does Eric Hearble do at his job?

4. It is Frank's wife's birthday in "No Flies on Frank." How old is she?

5. The famous five "talked Craig and ____ into foing the dirty worj."

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Discuss the use of language in "Randolf's Party" and "The Wrestling Dog." How does Lennon use portmanteau in each?

4. Describe the basic plot of the short story "Partly Dave."

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

6. 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.

7. Compare the characters of Eric Hearble and Frank. How are these characters similar? How do they differ?

8. Define the term "portmanteau" and give examples of this in "At the Denis."

9. Who are the main characters in the short story, "Randolf's Party"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define portmanteau and describe how John Lennon uses it in his works throughout the book.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the voice and tense of the following three selections ("Neville Club," "Randolf's Party," and "A Letter"). How does each affect the impression on the reader?

Essay Topic 3

What does "The Famous Five through Woenow Abbey" refer to? Who wrote the original series? What is Lennon saying with this story?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 771 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample