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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 happened that stopped the egg-seller from being able to get rich off of square eggs?

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

3. Where does Lena Strudwarden wish to spend Easter?

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

5. What kind of caravan does Elaine pass as she is out riding her horse?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the poultry farmer say that he has done to solve the round problem of eggs?

2. What does Dr. Stronetz do that spares Dimitri from being murdered? ("The Death Trap.")

3. Why is Francesca considered "one of those women" that Fate had the best intentions for?

4. What does Francesca pride herself on?

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

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

7. What is Francesca's most prized possession?

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

9. Why does Youghal state that he is not fond of Jews?

10. What happens when Bidderdale arrives in Hell?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Saki used many literary techniques in his writing. Chose a literary technique that you believe was prevalent in many of the texts. Describe Saki's use of the technique in at least three of his stories. What is the technique? What was the story? How was it used?

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

Loss was a major theme in many of the texts. But, for Saki as the author, the feeling of loss did not seem to affect him (or his characters). Describe at least three texts that illustrate loss, the character's reaction to the loss, and how you believe Saki felt about loss.

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