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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. How old does Jack turn out to be in "Treasure Ivan"?

2. Who "has put the Black Pot" on the "owld loon" in "Treasure Ivan"?

3. The author writes that 'there are how many of them, you know,' in "A letter"?

4. How many hours a day are the workers working in "Scene three Act one"?

5. In "Sad Michael," Lennon writes, "everyone liked him, (the ____)."

Short Essay Questions

1. What is taking place in the opening of "Scene three Act one"?

2. What happens in the short story, "A Surprise for Little Bobby"?

3. What does Henry want in "Henry and Harry"? What happens in the beginning of this story?

4. What is the poem, "Remember Arnold" about? What is the illustration like?

5. "I Sat Belonely" is a poem which describes what?

6. What is "The Moldy Moldy Man" about? In what person is this poem written?

7. What happens in the story "Victor Triumphs Again and Mrs. Weatherby Learns a Lesson"?

8. Who enters in "Scene three Act one"? What does this character do?

9. Describe the plot of "The Famous Five through Woenow Abbey."

10. What events take place in the short story "Sad Michael"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how Lennon's illustrations complement the writings of In His Own Write. Who is Lennon's principle influence in his artistic style?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Lennon's use of symbolism and motif in the selections from the book. What are some examples of symbols in the different stories/poems? What is symbolic in "Scene three Act one"?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes and subject of the poem "Neville Club." What words indicate that this poem is based around drugs? How does the illustration add to the poem?

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