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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 do Francesca's enemies know of her to lack?

2. What is the last thing Dmitri does in the story?

3. How old is Rex Dillot in "Fate"?

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

5. Who warns Dimitri that he must leave the castle or be killed?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Where does Jane lose her niece Louise?

5. What is the irony regarding Dr. Stronetz's plan to save Dimitri's life? ("The Death Trap.")

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

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

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

9. Why does Merla Blathington love Bond Street?

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

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

Saki used a lot of animals in his texts. Why do you believe Saki used so many animals? How do you believe he felt about them? What could the animals represent for Saki? Does Saki give a favorable impression of animals or not? Why? Support your thoughts.

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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