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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 word does "The Square Egg" define through the following :"a sort of compound between a wine-shop and a coffee-house?

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

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

4. Which bird is associated with sorrow?

5. What "system" does Hell lack?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is there no system of reward in Hell?

2. What do some of the boys tell Lancelot Chetrof his punishment will be for missing football practice?

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

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

5. Where does Jane lose her niece Louise?

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 is Francesca's most prized possession?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Saki seemed to disregard children. In many of the stories, Saki's attitude toward children seemed to one of disregard. Do you agree? Why? Do you disagree? Why? Be sure to include textual evidence to support your stand.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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