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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. Ukridge wishes someone would pelt Teddy with _______________.
2. Who does Corky intend to ask for help in raising capital for Ukridge?
3. What is Percy's surname?
4. Where is Freddie in "Noblesse Oblige"?
5. Who does Teddy pretend to think Ukridge and his group are at the hospital?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Cyril Mulliner meet Amelia Bassett in "Strychnine in the Soup"?
2. How does Adrian end up receiving gifts and acceptance from influential people in "The Smile that Wins"?
3. What is the significance of the title "Tried in the Furnace"?
4. What does Ukridge do in "A Bit of Luck for Mabel" to get kicked out of his aunt's house?
5. How did Freddie develop his dislike for cats as explained in "Farewell to All Cats"?
6. How does Stanley Ukridge seek to make his fortune in "Ukridge's Dog College"?
7. How does Percy ruin Ukridge's chances with Myrtle in "Ukridge and the Old Stepper"?
8. In "Noblesse Oblige," why did the man Freddie met in Cannes think that they knew each other in school?
9. What problems does Ukridge encounter because of his money-making scheme in "Ukridge's Dog College"?
10. In "Noblesse Oblige," what mistake does Freddie Widgeon make when he meets an 'old friend' in Cannes?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the secondary characters in the stories. What are some similarities and differences amongst the characters? Does Wodehouse pay particular attention to the secondary characters? Is the focus mainly put on the protagonist instead?
Essay Topic 2
Wodehouse often uses misunderstandings in a comedic manner. Discuss the misunderstanding in the stories from "The Most of P.G. Wodehouse." How do they create a comedic tone? Are they always resolved?
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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