1. How does Bertie make a mess of his attempt to get even with Tuppy in Chapter 3 of "Very Good, Jeeves!"? Why does Jeeves say this mistake is a stroke of luck?

2. When Bertie returns from lunching at his club in Chapter 5, what does he discover Roberta has done?

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

4. What problem faces Bingo in Chapter 9 of "Very Good, Jeeves!"?

5. How did Heppenstall inadvertently distorted the odds of the gambling scheme?

6. How does Bertie propose to solve Sipperley's problem with his former headmaster?

7. In Chapter 8, what does Jeeves suggest will provoke Thomas into misbehavior?

8. What does Steggles do to sabotage Bingo's Christmas show?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the motif of social class in "Life with Jeeves." To what social class does Wooster belong? What social class does Jeeves belong to? How does social rank affect the relationship between Jeeves and Wooster?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author of "Life with Jeeves," P.G. Wodehouse. How does this collection reflect his life's work? What other notable work did he create? What is he known for in the literary world?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Wooster. What are his defining character traits? What is his role in the collection? How does he affect the tone and plot of the stories?

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