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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 does Bertie fake to get Tuppy out of participating in the event in Chapter 11 of "Very Good, Jeeves!"?

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

3. What is the prize at Mr. Anstruther's Good Conduct competition?

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

5. What does Tuppy say Angela's latest hat makes her look like?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Bertie jump at the chance to get to know Cyril Bassington-Bassington?

8. What do Bingo and Bertie form a syndicate to do in Chapter 14 of "The Inimitable Jeeves"? How does Steggles ruin their first bet?

9. What is discovered when Mrs. Wilberforce comes to have lunch at Bertie's flat?

10. How does Aunt Agatha plan to stop George's relationship with a waitress?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the all-knowing aspect of Jeeves' character. Why is this an important trait to have in his profession? How does Jeeves' vast knowledge base help both him and Wooster throughout the collection?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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