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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. Lennon writes of Michael, "(the little ____)".

2. The Blind Jew asks the pirate in "Treasure Ivan," "Where be the _____ you normally 'ave on your shoulder?"

3. The character names in "Scene three Act one" are Fatty and what?

4. In "All Abord Speeching," Lennon writes that many "peoble" express great height with what word?

5. What are the "irks" smoking in "Neville Club"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lennon make fun of the most in his depictions from the book?

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

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

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

5. Describe the topic of "All Abord Speeching." What is this selection satirizing?

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

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

8. What takes place in "Nicely Nicely Clive"? Why is it titled as such?

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

10. What can you say about Lennon's consistency of language in the book? Is there an indication of meaning to it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

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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