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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 Drioli ask Soutine to do on his back?

2. What does Mike want to win in his bet with Richard?

3. What job does a stranger offer Drioli to do?

4. Who tells Madame Rosette that the deal is off?

5. How does Mrs. Maloney hide her murder weapon?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Stuffy learn about the method Madame Rosette uses to get girl to work for her on a long term basis?

2. What does the woman who bursts into the room during the bet say?

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

4. Why and how does Mary kill her husband in "Lamb to the Slaughter?"

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

6. What did the stranger offer Drioli in exchange for a chance to see the painting on his back often?

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

8. How does Mary hide her murder weapon?

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

10. What are the wagers of the bet between Mike and Richard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The pursuit of happiness was a common theme found in these stories. What stories embodied this theme, and how did that pursuit affect the characters involved?

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

Roald Dahl's general tone in these stories was very dark and satirical. How did this tone affect the course of the plots, and what might this indicate about the author?

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