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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 is Juanita del Pablo?

2. What does Mr. Joyboy say puts a smile on his face?

3. What is one thing said to be on the building of the funeral home?

4. Whose nationality is changed from Spanish to Celtic?

5. Where is Dennis escorted when he calls on the funeral home the day before the service of Sir Francis?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dennis see as he walks among the graves?

2. Why does Sir Ambrose think Sir Francis loses his job?

3. What does Sir Francis learn when he next arrives at the studio?

4. What does Dennis accomplish during his time in Italy?

5. What does Sir Ambrose ask of Dennis and what does Dennis find out about Sir Francis as a writer?

6. What are the English expatriates talking about at the cricket club?

7. What does Dennis find when he enters the Slumber Room?

8. Why is Mr. Schultz displeased with Dennis and how does Dennis try to convince Mr. Schultz to feel otherwise?

9. Who arrives and what does he say to Sir Francis?

10. What does Sir Francis Hinsley say about Americans?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in The Loved One.

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of The Loved One. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of The Loved One. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 2

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as The Loved One help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading The Loved One? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in The Loved One to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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