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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 old is James Cushat-Prinkley in "Tea"?
2. At the opening of "The Hedgehog," what is being played by mixed doubles?
3. What is the name of Courtenay Youghal's "plum-roan gelding"?
4. According to the wine merchant, what is the "feminine craze" at the time of his aunt's disappearance?
5. What "system" does Hell lack?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Dr. Stronetz worried about Dimitir staying in the castle? ("The Death Trap.")
2. What happens when Bidderdale arrives in Hell?
3. What were the demands of Mrs. Umberleigh's "captives" regarding her ransom? ("The Disappearance of Crispina Umberleigh.")
4. What was to happen on the day that Mrs. Umberleigh disappeared?
5. What is the legend surrounding the castle in "The Wolves of Cernogratz"?
6. What does the National Peace Council say were inappropriate toys?
7. What does Dr. Stronetz suggest to Dimitri regarding a speedy death? ("The Death Trap.")
8. Why is Francesca considered "one of those women" that Fate had the best intentions for?
9. What is the irony regarding Dr. Stronetz's plan to save Dimitri's life? ("The Death Trap.")
10. Where does Jane lose her niece Louise?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
The section titled "The Square Egg" showed a very different side of Saki. Why do you think that the writings from this section were so different from the other sections? How did the happenings in Saki's life at this point change his writing? What seemed to be his focus?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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