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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. When do the people have a feast in "The Wrestling Dog"?

2. How tall is Frank's wife in "No Flies on Frank"?

3. In "At the Denis," what does the Madam go to the office because of?

4. What is the famous five's author's name (as written by Lennon)?

5. In "No Flies on Frank," he says, "What grate qualmsy hath taken me thus into such a fatty______."

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the ending of "No Flies on Frank"? What is Frank left feeling?

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

5. What is Frank's wife's appearance in "No Flies on Frank"? What actions does this character undertake?

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

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

8. Compare the symbolism and themes of the story "The Wrestling Dog" and the poem "Good Dog Nigel."

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Lennon's use of rhyme and meter in his poetry selections from the book. Does Lennon maintain consistency or break from it? How does he use structure to reiterate the poems' themes?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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