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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 "he" "strab down" in "Alec Speaking"?

2. What does the "coloured woman" exclaim she's just eaten in "Scene three Act one"?

3. Number 2 of "All Abord Speeching" says "Sing you with ____ voice".

4. Lennon writes in "All Abord Speeching," "Deep breathing is _____ for a dark voice."

5. What is the "coloured woman's" name in "Scene three Act one"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the ending of "Scene three Act one." What is bizarre about this scenario?

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

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

4. Describe the drawings in Lennon's book. What are they useful for?

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

6. What actions does Frank take in the story, "Unhappy Frank"?

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

8. Explain the plot of "Deaf Ted, Danoota, (and me)."

9. Where does the story of "Treasure Ivan" begin? What takes place in the beginning of this tale?

10. What becomes of Henry in "Henry and Harry"? What does he do at the end of the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the short play, "Scene three Act one." What characters are in this selection? What is the plot? What is the theme?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Which selection from the book is the most nonsense-heavy? Describe this poem/story/play. What language is used? What is the story?

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