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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of sandwiches are Francesca and her brother eating at the opening of "The Unbearable Bassington"?
(a) Cheese.
(b) Cress.
(c) Egg.
(d) Ham.

2. Which bird is seen "in the chill, misty hour of gloom"?
(a) The lark.
(b) The grey kingbird.
(c) The musician wren.
(d) The vulture.

3. Who owns the hen that "The victim of war" spoke of?
(a) His brother.
(b) His sister.
(c) His aunt.
(d) His grandmother.

4. What is the last thing Dmitri does in the story?
(a) Leaves the country to die alone.
(b) Leaves with Girntiza, Vontieff, and Shultz.
(c) Goes mad and imprisons himself.
(d) Tells Girntiza, Vontieff, and Shultz he knew of their plan, then drinks the wine.

5. According to another myth, as told by Amalie, who must die for the legend to come true?
(a) The first born son in a family.
(b) A member of the Royal family.
(c) A member of the Cernogratz family.
(d) The first born daughter of the occupying family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of chickens does Merla Blathington's sister hatch?

2. At the end of "The Square Egg," what did the narrator state he is going to do?

3. How much money does the egg-seller need?

4. In whose honor does Francesca throw a farewell dinner?

5. Comus, when telling Elaine it was too hot for tea, states that he would rather do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is there no system of reward in Hell?

2. What do some of the boys tell Lancelot Chetrof his punishment will be for missing football practice?

3. What is the irony regarding Dr. Stronetz's plan to save Dimitri's life? ("The Death Trap.")

4. What actually happened to Mrs. Umberleigh in "The Disappearance of Crispina Umberleigh"?

5. What is the legend surrounding the castle in "The Wolves of Cernogratz"?

6. What is the last action in "The Death Trap"?

7. What does Francesca pride herself on?

8. Why were the magpies restricted to where they could build their nests? ("Birds on the Western Front.")

9. What was to happen on the day that Mrs. Umberleigh disappeared?

10. Why does Merla Blathington love Bond Street?

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