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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. Who delivers the winning sermon of the Sermon Handicap?

2. What does Cynthia think of Bingo?

3. What does Comrade Butt do out of desperation to appeal to the audience?

4. What park does Bertie travel to in Chapter 11?

5. In Chapter 16, what does Uncle George swear that he saw on the street?

Short Essay Questions

1. What history do Bertie and Cynthia share?

2. Why does Jeeves think Harold is a good bet for the Choir Boys' Handicap Race?

3. What does Cyril decide to do after losing his part in "Ask Dad"? What does Jeeves admit at the end of Chapter 10?

4. Why do Claude and Eustace fail to board their ship to Africa?

5. What project does Bingo undertake in order to impress Mary? What does Bertie worry will happen during the event?

6. In Chapter 16, why and how is Aunt Agatha punishing her sons, Claude and Eustace?

7. What is the "golden opportunity" that Claude and Eustace invite Bertie to participate in?

8. How does Jeeves end up winning the Great Sermon Handicap?

9. What insider tip does old Little give Bertie in Chapter 11?

10. How does Jeeves ensure that the girl Bertie bets on in the egg and spoon race wins?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Wodehouse often uses misunderstandings in a comedic manner. Discuss the misunderstanding in the stories from "The Inimitable Jeeves". How do they create a comedic tone? Are they always resolved?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and interpret the character Jeeves. Why is he considered the most popular of Wodehouse's characters? What are his defining character traits? Why is he a "gentleman's hero"? What stories is he featured in and what happens in these stories?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the all-knowing aspect of Jeeves' character. Why is this an important trait to have in his profession? How does Jeeves' vast knowledge base help both him and Wooster throughout the book?

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