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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 is the "most intense of vegetables"?

2. Where is Alobar's magic glass from?

3. What does Alobar bite into in the Christmas cake?

4. What encircles the flower-seller's head like a crown?

5. What is Noog?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the relationship between Madame Lily Devalier and V'lu. How do these women know one another?

2. Discuss Priscilla's relationship with Ricki. How do they know one another? What are their feelings about each other?

3. What are some examples of metaphors and/or similes from the opening of Jitterbug Perfume?

4. What are the "fatal signals" of age in a king of Alobar's land?

5. In Part I, who does Alobar meet in a field and what do they discuss?

6. What is it customary to do in Alobar's kingdom regarding aging rulers?

7. How does Noog gather the proof needed for Alobar's execution?

8. Who appears at the spring where Alobar decides to rest for the night? What reason does this character give for being there?

9. In Part I, what does Alobar do once he looks into the magic glass?

10. Describe the setting of the LeFever building. Where is it? What is its appearance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Robbins' use of metaphor and simile throughout the novel. What is unique about the author's descriptions? Define simile and metaphor in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of Dr. Wiggs Dannyboy. What real person is this character based upon? How do their theories compare? What does Dr. Dannyboy believe in?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of "Love" in Jitterbug Perfume. What does the author write about love in the text?

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