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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 Edward dispose of the bramble bushes in his yard?

2. Where does Stag meet up with William?

3. Why is Mrs. Foster planning a trip to France?

4. What does William choose to do to slow down the ship?

5. What is Scott's occupation in "The Sound Machine?"

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Mike cheat in the bet, and how was this discovered?

2. Why does Mr. Boggis do much of his business in the country in "Parson's Pleasure?"

3. What does Mike always try to impress Richard with in "Taste?"

4. What does Klausner say his machine is in "The Sound Machine?"

5. What does Edward do when he sees his wife really thinks the cat is a reincarnated musician?

6. What happens at the end of "Dip in the Pool?"

7. What is the one thing that makes Mrs. Foster worry?

8. What does the art dealer offer to pay Drioli to do?

9. What does Perkins say he loves about his commute?

10. What does Klausner ask Scott to do for the tree, and what is Scott's response to this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was so symbolic in "Genesis and Catastrophe," and what personal beliefs of the author were being presented in that short story?

Essay Topic 2

Mental illness was a huge theme in many of these stories. What were some prime examples of this, and what messages were being sent in these stories?

Essay Topic 3

Symbolism is a very prevalent literary device used by Roald Dahl. What are some of these symbols, and how does their presence affect the course of the plots they are involved in?

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