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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. How many hands tall is the Brogue?

2. When, according to Reginald in "Reginald on the Academy", does one go to Heaven prematurely?

3. What is Mr. Lammer's one ruling passion?

4. Over how many countries is the condemned man sought?

5. What present does Reginald not want at all for Christmas?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mrs. Olston so protective of the buzzards and their eggs?

2. What is the "only consolation" that the condemned man asks for?

3. Why does Clovis believe that oysters are "more beautiful than any religion"?

4. What happens to cause a rift between Dora and Jane?

5. Why does Clovis state that Hugo Peterby is at Mrs. Olston's home?

6. In "The Innocence of Reginald," what two things does Reginald believe fail to go together?

7. Why does Reginald want to write a poem on peace?

8. What does Reginald state about hors d'oeuvres?

9. What problem does Vanessa Pennington have in "Cross Currents"?

10. What begins the feud in "The Blood-Feud of Toad-Water"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a new introduction to the collection. Reread the Introduction (written in 1967) and create a new introduction. Follow the main ideas that the introduction writer used. This essay should encompass short, focused thoughts on each of the texts in the collection - much like the current introduction. This essay is meant to focus on the problems, concerns and highlights of the text for you as the reader.

Essay Topic 2

How did Saki's life translate into his writings? What personal attributes did he use to create his characters? Name and define at least three personal attributes and the parallel to the character.

Essay Topic 3

Saki used a lot of animals in his texts. Why do you believe Saki used so many animals? How do you believe he felt about them? What could the animals represent for Saki? Does Saki give a favorable impression of animals or not? Why? Support your thoughts.

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