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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. Who runs the school that Roberta's cousin goes to?

2. What song does Tuppy plan to sing at the concert?

3. Why does Laura ask Jeeves for a ride back to the house?

4. What is Cyril's surname?

5. In which city does Chapter 9 of "The Inimitable Jeeves" take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. What career had Cyril planned to pursue, and what does he end up doing instead?

2. Why is young Thomas angry with the Right Honorable Filmer?

3. In Chapter 6, how are Mr. Slingsby's fears that Bertie is pursuing his wife apparently confirmed?

4. How does Bertie intend to make Tuppy look bad at the concert in Chapter 4 of "Very Good, Jeeves!"?

5. Who has Tuppy fallen in love with after having an argument with Angela? What does Tuppy want to give his new love for Christmas?

6. How does Tuppy get a black eye in Chapter 4 of "Very Good, Jeeves!"?

7. What does Bertie learn about Bingo's uncle Mortimer in Chapter 11 of "The Inimitable Jeeves"?

8. Why does Aunt Dahlia have an interest in the outcome of Mr. Anstruther's Good Conduct competition?

9. What problem does Bingo face in Chapter 11 of "The Inimitable Jeeves"?

10. After getting married, what does Bingo discover about his bride? How does Jeeves solve the issue of Bingo and Bertie's deception of Lord Bittlesham in Chapter 18 of "The Inimitable Jeeves"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the motif of friendship in "Life with Jeeves." How is friendship depicted in the collection? What are some examples of friendship? Support your conclusions with two or three examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Wodehouse's use of the plot device deus ex machina. Define deus ex machine and give specific examples of its use from the book. Which stories contain this technique? Why did Wodehouse use this technique? How does this plot device affect the tone and pace of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss humor in "Life with Jeeves." How is humor used? What types of comedy are present? Is the entire collection humorous or does the book grow darker as it progresses? Overall, is this a humorous collection?

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