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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Ukbridge's aunt's possessions are stolen by a crook in "Buttercup Day"?
(a) Her paintings by John Constable.
(b) Her snuffboxes.
(c) Her Ming vases.
(d) Her silverware.

2. What is the title of the first story told in "Mr. Mulliner"?
(a) The Salvation of George.
(b) The Ordeal of Young George.
(c) Company for Gertrude.
(d) The Truth About George.

3. Where does Wilfred lock up Sir Jasper?
(a) In a pantry.
(b) In a Turkish bath.
(c) In a root cellar.
(d) In an armoire.

4. Who does Teddy pretend to think Ukridge and his group are at the hospital?
(a) Distant family members.
(b) Reporters.
(c) Co-workers.
(d) Lawyers.

5. In "A Bit of Luck for Mabe,l" where had Ukridge joined the social world?
(a) The Pelican Club.
(b) Bumpleigh Hall.
(c) Onslow Square.
(d) Chufnell Regis.

6. According to Teddy, what would motivate him to be injured?
(a) A new car.
(b) A sunny holiday.
(c) Champagne.
(d) A job for his wife.

7. Where does Ukridge's uncle Percy arrive from in "Ukridge and the Old Stepper"?
(a) America.
(b) India.
(c) The South of France.
(d) Australia.

8. How is Augustine's character described in "Mulliner's Buck-U-Uppo"?
(a) Brash.
(b) Timid.
(c) Arrogant.
(d) Calm.

9. George is enthusiastic about __________.
(a) Mystery novels.
(b) Crossword puzzles.
(c) Birdwatching.
(d) Trainspotting.

10. Why is Wilfred's beloved in hiding?
(a) Her skin reacted badly to Wilfred's skin cream.
(b) Her parents want to hide her away from Wilfred.
(c) She is avoiding debt collectors.
(d) She is writing a novel in seclusion.

11. In "Farewell to All Cats," what is the name of Dahlia Prenderby's family estate?
(a) Sanstead House.
(b) Deverill Hall.
(c) Totleigh Towers.
(d) Matcham Scratchings.

12. Where does the crook lock up Ukridge's aunt's butler?
(a) In a linen closet.
(b) In the cellar.
(c) In the attic.
(d) In a bathroom.

13. How does Teddy get injured after dinner with the group in "Ukridge's Accident Syndicate"?
(a) Teddy falls from a ladder.
(b) Teddy slips on a wet floor.
(c) Teddy gets hit by a truck.
(d) Teddy gets kicked by a horse.

14. Who was responsible for switching Percy's and Nelson's hats on the morning of the race?
(a) A coat-check girl.
(b) Nelson.
(c) A delivery boy.
(d) Percy.

15. What is the name of Osbert's valet?
(a) Benstead.
(b) Meadowes.
(c) Bingley.
(d) Parker.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom does Ukridge steal a jacket?

2. Who does Ukridge plan to have sell paper buttercups in "Buttercup Day"?

3. What is Freddie's surname?

4. Who does Osbert find in his kitchen when he returns home from shopping in "The Ordeal of Osbert Mulliner"?

5. How much did Freddie think he would be paid at the competition?

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