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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. Dave has the gift of the what?

2. Randolf says, "I can't understan this being so _____ on the one day of the year."

3. In "At the Denis," Sir says there are how many teeth in all?

4. How many teeth does Sir say she's lost in "At the Denis"?

5. How does Lennon write the word "gazing" in the famous five story?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is "Good Dog Nigel" about?

2. What is the setting of "Randolf's Party"? What imagery is described?

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

4. Where do the flies arrive in "No Flies on Frank"? What does Frank do about them?

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

6. Describe the word "macabre", and explain how this applies to "Good Dog Nigel" and "No Flies on Frank."

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

8. Describe the plot of "The Fat Growth on Eric Hearble."

9. Describe the irony of the story "The Fat Growth of Eric Hearble."

10. Describe the essential plot for "Randolf's Party"? What are the characters' actions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is "nonsense literature"? Who is the major influence of Lennon's in this genre? How does this term apply to the works of In His Own Write?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Lennon's imagery in the different poems and stories in In His Own Write. What comparisons does the author use, and to what effect? How do these create a more vivid picture of his subjects?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the term "satire" as it applies to Lennon's works. Give examples of satire in different selections from the book.

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