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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 Wilfred's beloved?

2. In "Fate," Freddie helps a woman with ___________.

3. What is the name of Osbert's valet?

4. What building do Ukridge and Bertie see Teddy exiting in "Ukridge's Accident Syndicate"?

5. What does a barmaid reveal to Barmy and Pongo?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ukridge do in "A Bit of Luck for Mabel" to get kicked out of his aunt's house?

2. How did Freddie develop his dislike for cats as explained in "Farewell to All Cats"?

3. In "A Slice of Life," what does Wilfred believe has happened when he finds out that Angela has called off their engagement?

4. How does "The Truth About George" end happily?

5. In "Noblesse Oblige," why did the man Freddie met in Cannes think that they knew each other in school?

6. How are the characters in "The Amazing Hat Mystery" described?

7. How does Percy ruin Ukridge's chances with Myrtle in "Ukridge and the Old Stepper"?

8. What does Freddie do in "Fate" to rouse Mavis' jealousy?

9. What problems does Ukridge encounter because of his money-making scheme in "Ukridge's Dog College"?

10. Why does Drusilla break off her date with Freddie in "Noblesse Oblige"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the motif of friendship in "The Most of P.G. Wodehouse." How is friendship depicted in the stories? What are some examples of when the protagonist depends on his friends to help him? Do the friends ever cause trouble?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss P.G. Wodehouse, the author of the book. How is this collection a reflection of his life's work? What other notable work did he create? What is he known for in the literary world?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the schemes which take place in some of the short stories. Which characters plan and act out schemes? Why is Ukridge a schemer? Is he a successful schemer?

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