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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 is Mr. Lammer's one ruling passion?

2. Why does one go to the Academy?

3. What vessel is found during the search for sunken treasure?

4. What kind of party is Reginald persuaded to go to?

5. According to Reginald, in "Reginald on House-Parties", who does one never really know?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to the Duchess in "Reginald at the Theater," what are the things "you can't get away from"?

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

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

4. What does Reginald state as the estimable qualities of Jews?

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

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

7. While looking for buried treasure, what does Vasco find?

8. What happens as a result of the feud in Toad-Water?

9. According to "Reginald on Christmas Presents," why are aunts a "difficult class to deal with"?

10. Why is Mrs. Mullet unhappy that Mr Penricarde had purchased the Brogue?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Based upon the research and study of Saki and his works, what did you learn about Saki as a person? What did his writing allow you to divulge about him? What kind of person do you see him to be? What are his characteristics? What do you believe were his strengths? His weaknesses? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Write a full analysis on one of the texts. Imagine that you are writing the analysis for a newspaper or magazine article. Focus analysis on character, theme, literary devices, hidden meaning, etc.

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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