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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. In whose honor does Francesca throw a farewell dinner?

2. What kind of chickens does Merla Blathington's sister hatch?

3. How many days does Dr. Stronetz say that Dimitri will live for?

4. What did the Baroness say that she is going to do to Amalie after the new year festivities have ended?

5. How much money does the egg-seller need?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the National Peace Council say were inappropriate toys?

2. What were the demands of Mrs. Umberleigh's "captives" regarding her ransom? ("The Disappearance of Crispina Umberleigh.")

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

4. What does Saki say he will do about giving the poultry farmer a loan to get back his hens?

5. What was to happen on the day that Mrs. Umberleigh disappeared?

6. What happened to the birds during the first year of the battle? ("Birds on the Western Front.")

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

8. What does poultry farmer consider to be the one draw back of eggs?

9. What gifts does Harvey give to his nephews?

10. What does Francesca pride herself on?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters Reginald and Clovis. Are these the same character, just given different names? How are the characters similar? How are they different? How could they be seen as mirror-images or foils?

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