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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 book does Bingo report Thomas has been reading?

2. What does Chibnall like to read?

3. Whom does Adeline Smethurst say she will marry?

4. Who is Mary Burgess related to?

5. What is the name of Mr. Duff's secretary?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the King's brother object to the King's interest in 'gowf' in "The Coming of Gowf"?

2. What deal does Mr. Duff make with Sally in order to obtain the portrait?

3. How does Steggles ruin Bertie and company's chances of winning big on the footrace in "The Purity of the Turf"?

4. What does Jeeves tell Bingo would be the best strategy to impress Mary Burgess in "The Metropolitan Touch"?

5. Briefly describe Joss Weatherby.

6. Who is Chibnall? Who is he engaged to? What does the couple like to read?

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

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

9. Why does Cuthbert Banks join the Literary Society in "The Clicking of Cuthbert"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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