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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. Who does Dimitri claim to be the "heart and soul for Prince Karl'?

2. How old is Dimitri during the action of the play?

3. Who "sat immersed in mature flirtation" on a bench facing the Northern Pheasantry?

4. What gallery shows Mervyn Quentock's collection of Society portraits?

5. What does Jane ask Louise to read to Emma?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Merla Blathington love Bond Street?

2. What is the legend surrounding the castle in "The Wolves of Cernogratz"?

3. What does Francesca pride herself on?

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

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

6. Why were there so many barn owls on the fighting line? ("Birds on the Western Front.")

7. What is Francesca's most prized possession?

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

9. What news does James Cushat-Prinkly have for his family at the end of "Tea"?

10. What gifts does Harvey give to his nephews?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of Saki's characters are not fully developed characters. They are actually both flat and static characters. Discuss why you believe Saki used flat and static characters in his texts. Create a hypothesis, at least three supporting ideas, and fully develop your argument in favor of your hypothesis.

Essay Topic 2

Many people have believed that Saki placed himself in all, or many, of his texts as a main character. Create a hypothesis stating whether or not you believe Saki injected himself in his texts and what the purpose served for Saki. (Do you think that he was creating himself as the person he wished to be, the person he was, or as a mask?) Support your answer completely.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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