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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. In "The Awakening of Rollo Podmarsh," Rollo is in love with _______________.

2. Who is the Cook at the Steptoes' home?

3. What is Tuppy's surname?

4. What does Jeeves say would make Cora dislike Tuppy?

5. The Russian novelist recognizes Cuthbert Banks as the winner of __________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly explain the plot of "The Purity of the Turf".

2. What does Lord Holbeton do with the trust money he is able to get?

3. How does Jeeves arrange for Bertie and company to come out on top in the egg-and-spoon race?

4. Why does Mrs. Chavender go to London with Sally in "Quick Service"?

5. In "The Coming of Gowf,, how does the Grand Vizier distract the King from awaiting a visit from a princess?

6. What does Brusiloff reveal about Cuthbert that wins him the admiration of Adeline?

7. Briefly describe Joss Weatherby.

8. In "Quick Service," why does Lord Holbeton need money, and whom must he ask for it?

9. What is Rollo lead to believe that his niece has done in "The Awakening of Rollo Podmarsh"?

10. What does Mr. Duff want with the portrait of Mrs. Chavender?

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

Discuss the character Jeeves. Why is he considered the most popular of Wodehouse's characters? What are his defining character traits? Why is he a 'gentleman's hero'? What stories is he featured in, and what happens in these stories?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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