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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Impatient Griselda," who does the Duke want to leave Pat for?
(a) A younger, prettier woman.
(b) A beautiful witch.
(c) A blonde princess.
(d) Her sister, Imp.

2. What period does Csilla’s proposed novel take place in?
(a) 1960’s.
(b) 1920’s.
(c) Prehistoric.
(d) 2000’s.

3. How is John’s wife described in "Two Scorched Men"?
(a) Young and beautiful.
(b) Neurotic.
(c) Small and lanky.
(d) Skeptical yet sane.

4. Who is a character in François’ play?
(a) Samuel Harker.
(b) A young disabled girl.
(c) A drunken Irish sailor.
(d) A statuesque blonde Norwegian.

5. In "Bad Teeth," what was Lynne famous for?
(a) Pottery.
(b) Short stories.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Singing.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Morte De Smudgie," what term causes Nell to burst into tears?

2. In "Two Scorched Men," what literary device does the narrator use to describe John’s house?

3. In "Two Scorched Men," which Navy did John fight for?

4. What job do Tig and Nell get in "First Aid"?

5. In "Morte De Smudgie," how many cats did Tig and Nell own?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does John have a soft spot for François?

2. Describe the male admirers of both Lynne and Csilla during their younger days.

3. Summarize the alien’s story in a few sentences.

4. How does the meeting between the narrator’s mother and her fiancé go?

5. Why is Orwell’s father disappointed in him?

6. How does Nell describe Smudgie?

7. Why does the Duke want to marry Pat?

8. Describe the narrator’s relationship with her father when she was younger.

9. Why are the aliens on earth?

10. What does John’s country house look like in “Two Scorched Men”?

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