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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. To whom is it commonly mistaken, by his family, that William has a romantic attachment?
2. On what date is Boot's banquet scheduled?
3. Why are all of the boys working in Frau Dressler's pension excused on a holiday in Book 2, Chapter 3?
4. In what part of the continent of Africa does Ishmaelia lie?
5. What is the name of Priscilla's dog?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
An essential and amusing part of Evelyn Waugh's Scoop is the use of telegrams, or cables for short. Write an analytical essay on their significance to the story, both in terms of character development and of satirization of the newspaper industry. What do the cables demonstrate about the particular characters in the story? What do they tell the reader about the newspaper industry?
Essay Topic 2
A significant part of Evelyn Waugh's satirical portrayal of the newspaper industry in Scoop is the emphasis on yellow journalism. Compose a well-developed essay analyzing the portrayal of yellow journalism and the significance given by the satirical portrayal of its practice. In what ways does the story implicitly condemn yellow journalism? What about the practice is implied to be wrong? What actions, statements, and events support your assertions?
Essay Topic 3
In contrast to his journalistic experiences, William, at the end of Scoop, returns to his beloved Lush Places column. Write an analytical essay which compares and contrasts the life that accompanies writing Lush Places with that which accompanies the covering of big news stories. Why would William prefer the former over the latter? In what ways is Lush Places superior to that of covering wars and foreign expeditions? Are there any perks to the position William forsakes? What does William's decision say about the newspaper, as the scenario is portrayed in Scoop?
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