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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 is to succeed to Dimitri's throne?

2. Where does the opening in "The Death Trap" take place?

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

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

5. How old is James Cushat-Prinkley in "Tea"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why were the magpies restricted to where they could build their nests? ("Birds on the Western Front.")

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

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

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

5. Where does Jane lose her niece Louise?

6. Why does Merla Blathington love Bond Street?

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

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

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

10. What is Francesca's most prized possession?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Negligence was a theme that seemed to run rampant throughout the texts. Detail and describe three different instances where a character was negligent to react given the surroundings.

Essay Topic 2

Irony in most of the texts is very prevalent. Detail and describe at least three different ironic elements of the text. What happened? Why was it ironic? Why did irony serve important in the text?

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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