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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 Mr. Joyboy say puts a smile on his face?
2. What does Dennis learn about Sir Francis when trying to comply with Sir Ambrose's request?
3. Who is on the other side of the door as Dennis is about to enter a room?
4. Why is the person not pleased about Dennis' responsibilities?
5. What is Sir Ambrose's profession?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is the cosmetician and what does she tell Dennis?
2. How does Barlow compare the facades of Hollywood sets to the front of Whispering Glades?
3. Describe the Orchid Room when Dennis visits Whispering Glades the day before Sir Francis' funeral.
4. Why does Sir Ambrose think Sir Francis loses his job?
5. What are the English expatriates talking about at the cricket club?
6. What does Sir Ambrose ask of Dennis and what does Dennis find out about Sir Francis as a writer?
7. What was the pinnacle of Sir Francis' life?
8. What does Sir Francis learn when he next arrives at the studio?
9. What do the men discuss about Juanita del Pablo?
10. Who is Mr. Joyboy and what is he delivering to the cosmetician?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?
2. Analyze and discuss The Loved One based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if The Loved One is a successful novel.
3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider The Loved One a successful novel? What about young teens?
Essay Topic 2
There are a number of interesting questions raised by The Loved One. Questions that Waugh most likely want readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:
1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?
2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the Waugh' agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss Waugh' probable agenda concerning that idea.
2. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface?
3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?
4. Research the life of Waugh and see if/where his life may have influenced his writing.
Essay Topic 3
Choose one of the following to discuss:
1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in The Loved One. Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Waugh chooses the symbols he does?
2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Waugh chooses the metaphors she does?
3. Discuss Waugh's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, clifthangers, deux ex machina, etc...), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Waugh use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).
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