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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. What does Bertie's aunt ask him to do in "Jeeves and the Song of Songs"?

2. Who suggests that the King has broken with the kingdom's religion?

3. What is the name of Bradybury Fisher's prized valet in "High Stakes"?

4. What are the names of the twins in "The Great Sermon Handicap"?

5. In "The Metropolitan Touch," Bingo intends to impress Mary Burgess by putting on a play for which occasion?

Short Essay Questions

1. What troubles Lord Emsworth in the story "Pig-hoo-o-o-o-ey!"?

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

3. How does Mary help Rollo improve his golf game in "The Awakening of Rollo Podmarsh"?

4. How does Jeeves advise Bertie to break up Tuppy and Cora in "Jeeves and the Song of Songs"?

5. Why do some townspeople root against Bingo's Christmas play production in "The Metropolitan Touch"?

6. What insight does Bertie have which he hopes will help him win bets in "The Great Sermon Handicap"?

7. Briefly describe Joss Weatherby.

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

9. What deal does Bedford make with Emsworth in "Pig-hoo-o-o-o-ey!"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Wodehouse's use of animals in "The Most of P.G. Wodehouse." How does Wodehouse depict animals? Are they used as a plot device? Are they a source of comedy?

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 motif of fate in "The Most of P.G. Wodehouse." What are some examples of the motif of fate in the stories in the collection? How does Wodehouse use this element in a comical way?

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