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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. How does Bertie attempt to make Thomas lose control in Chapter 8 of "Very Good, Jeeves!"?
2. What is the name of Aunt Angela's dog which Bertie cares for in Chapter 5 of "Very Good, Jeeves!"
3. What does Heppenstall come down with in Chapter 13 of "The Inimitable Jeeves?"
4. What does Jeeves think will provoke Thomas into misbehavior in Chapter 8 of "Very Good, Jeeves!"?
5. What does Thomas throw at Mr. Anstruther at the end of Chapter 8 of "Very Good, Jeeves!"?
Short Essay Questions
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. In Chapter 6, how are Mr. Slingsby's fears that Bertie is pursuing his wife apparently confirmed?
3. In Chapter 8, what does Jeeves suggest will provoke Thomas into misbehavior?
4. What does Steggles do to sabotage Bingo's Christmas show?
5. How does Tuppy get a black eye in Chapter 4 of "Very Good, Jeeves!"?
6. Why does Aunt Dahlia have an interest in the outcome of Mr. Anstruther's Good Conduct competition?
7. What problem does Bingo face in Chapter 11 of "The Inimitable Jeeves"?
8. What problem faces Bingo in Chapter 9 of "Very Good, Jeeves!"?
9. When Bertie returns from lunching at his club in Chapter 5, what does he discover Roberta has done?
10. Why is young Thomas angry with the Right Honorable Filmer?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss schemes in the collection, "Life with Jeeves." Which characters plan and act out schemes? Are these plans successful? Why or why not? Are these plans written in a comedic or a serious tone?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the manly pursuits found in the stories. Why might Wodehouse focus so many of his stories on and around the upper class male? What are some of the interests of these men? How do these interests play a part in the stories of the collection?
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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