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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 dog does the English gamekeeper believe can drive birds from their nests?
(a) A terrier.
(b) A wolfhound.
(c) A spaniel.
(d) A setter.

2. What is Girnitz's favorite weapon?
(a) The dagger.
(b) The sword.
(c) The revolver.
(d) The musket.

3. What bird do the explosives cause to flee?
(a) Sterns.
(b) Crows.
(c) Cardinals.
(d) Owls.

4. Who does Francesca run into at a shop entrance near Piccadilly and Bond?
(a) Shane Bitters.
(b) Elaine Stepin.
(c) Martha Driers.
(d) Merla Blathington.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who owns the hen that "The victim of war" spoke of?

2. Where is an exhibition of proper toys to be displayed?

3. Where had Dimitri been only once (he thought the city seemed magical)?

4. Where, according to "The Square Egg," are the best eggs raised?

5. What does Dimitri do to Girntiza, Vontieff, and Shultz?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Dr. Stronetz worried about Dimitir staying in the castle? ("The Death Trap.")

4. What happens when Bidderdale arrives in Hell?

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

6. What does Dr. Stronetz suggest to Dimitri regarding a speedy death? ("The Death Trap.")

7. What does Saki say he will do about giving the poultry farmer a loan to get back his hens?

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

9. What gifts does Harvey give to his nephews?

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

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