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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In what is the sign bearing the name "Boot" held at the Dover train station?
2. What is Kätchen's father's nationality?
3. For how much does William buy the stones offered him by Kätchen?
4. At what time does Mr. Salter arrive at Boot Magna Hall?
5. What family holds a dynasty over the Ishmaelian government?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
If there is any one character who is a victim in the story, it is Mr. Salter. He does not understand anything that is going on around him, is ordered around by his superiors, and denigrated by his subordinates. Compose an analytical essay on the character, actions, and fate of Mr. Salter. What sort of person is he? How does he comport himself in various situations? Is his "future" as prescribed in the final lines of the book a fitting one or not? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
While in London, William encounters members of both Ishmaelite Legations and is told their political ideologies. Despite being hidden for some time after that, the socialist ideology comes to play a prominent role in the Soviet coup staged by Dr. Benito. Nonetheless, both ideologies are made out to be ridiculous in Waugh's novel. Analyze in a carefully developed essay how Waugh satirizes the two ideologies, particularly that of the socialists. What actions and events make it out to be a ridiculous form of government? What statements made by the consul in the London legation reinforce the absurdity of the cause?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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