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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. Where does Ukridge live?

2. What is the name of Freddie's fiancee?

3. What does Wilfred disguise himself as in "A Slice of Life"?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What scheme does Ukridge come up with in the story "Buttercup Day"?

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

3. How does George plan to overcome his stammer in "The Truth About George"?

4. In "Noblesse Oblige," what mistake does Freddie Widgeon make when he meets an 'old friend' in Cannes?

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

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

7. How is Osbert Mulliner threatened in "The Ordeal of Osbert Mulliner"?

8. In "The Ordeal of Osbert Mulliner," why does Bashford become afraid of Osbert?

9. How does Stanley Ukridge seek to make his fortune in "Ukridge's Dog College"?

10. How does fate step in to ensure Teddy gets injured in "Ukridge's Accident Syndicate"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge. What are his defining character traits? In which stories is he found? What takes place in these stories? Why is Ukridge considered a schemer?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character Freddie Widgeon. What are his defining character traits? In which stories is he found? What takes place in these stories? Why is Freddie considered unlucky?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the pursuit of wealth in "The Most of P.G. Wodehouse." Who are some characters who are in pursuit of money or other material goods? Does Wodehouse depict this in a comedic or serious tone? Are these characters usually successful or unsuccessful in their pursuit?

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