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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 is Sir Ambrose's profession?

2. When is the first time Dennis Barlow sees a human corpse?

3. Where does Dennis see a marble Mickey Mouse?

4. Who is delivering Sir Francis' corpse to the cosmetician?

5. Who does the author suggest return the book unread to where they got it?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dennis compare his present job with his time in Italy?

2. What does the recording say about the Church of St. Peter-without-the-walls in Oxford?

3. What was the pinnacle of Sir Francis' life?

4. What does Aimée do to Sir Francis?

5. Who comes through Whispering Glades to view Sir Francis' and who does not come through and why?

6. With what makeover is Sir Francis having difficulty?

7. Who is Mr. Joyboy and what is he delivering to the cosmetician?

8. Why does the prospect of a visit to Whispering Glades fascinate Dennis?

9. What does the receptionist say to Dennis about burials?

10. Describe the Orchid Room when Dennis visits Whispering Glades the day before Sir Francis' funeral.

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

Characters are an important part of what makes The Loved One interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Dennis. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Amiee. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Mr. Joyboy. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of Evelyn Waugh.

2. What in Waugh's background may have helped him in writing The Loved One? What may have influenced the way he depicts various characters and scenes?

3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.

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