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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 the art gallery want a doctor to do for Drioli?

2. How much did William spend for betting on the lower number field?

3. What does Mrs. Saunders think of Klausner when he tells her about the shrieks?

4. What rank does Stag's friend pretend to be when talking to Madame Rosette?

5. What is the woman talking to William scolded for when taken inside?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What bet did the South American man make with the sailor in "Man From the South?"

3. In "Dip in the Pool," why does William panic on the cruise ship, and what does he decide to do in response to the panic?

4. How does Madame Rosette get girls to work for her on a long term basis?

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

6. How did Soutine create a work of art on Drioli's back?

7. What do Stag and Stuffy do for the girls working for Madame Rosette?

8. Why does Louisa think the cat in "Edward the Conqueror" is a reincarnated musician?

9. What happens to the Chippendale commode and why?

10. How did Drioli respond to the advances Soutine made on his wife in "Skin?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Despair was an emotion that affected a number of the characters in these stories. Which characters were most affected by despair, and how did this change the course of the plots they were involved in?

Essay Topic 2

Fear is a major motivating factor for a number of characters in these stories. Which characters are most affected by this, and what are some of the different ways this fear is manifested?

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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