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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. What does Randolf get from his dad "who did not live there"?

2. What is the famous five's uncle's name?

3. How many people live on the island in "The Wrestling Dog"?

4. What does Randolf hang in "Randolf's Party"?

5. What does Randolf continue putting up in "Raldolf's Party"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe how Lennon uses the illustrations to complement the writings in this book.

5. What is "Good Dog Nigel" about?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What is the subject of "The Fingletoad Resort of Teddiviscious"? What pop-cultural references does Lennon make in this excerpt?

Essay Topic 3

Describe "Absurdism" and "Surrealism" as they apply to Lennon's work in the book. What elements of the selections reflect these stylistic elements?

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