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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many teeth does the Madam say she has remaining in "At the Denis"?
(a) Seventeen.
(b) Five.
(c) Eight.
(d) Six.

2. In what kind of cottage does the famous five's uncle live?
(a) Uoden.
(b) Wooden.
(c) Litter.
(d) Little.

3. What does Frank's mother-in-law not offer him that has him upset in "No Flies on Frank"?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Tea.
(c) Cocktails.
(d) Cookies.

4. Who is the first listed of Randolf's friends in "Randolf's Party"?
(a) Phil.
(b) Pete.
(c) Bernie.
(d) Sean.

5. Who is sometimes used as a performer on the island in "The Wrestling Dog"?
(a) A pianist.
(b) A god.
(c) A dwarf.
(d) A midget.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the voice come from on Dave's way to work?

2. Whose job is it to provide a performer in "The Wrestling Dog"?

3. How does Lennon spell "perhaps" in "At the Denis"?

4. Who is Randolf wondering about in "Randolf's Party"?

5. Who is the last of Randolf's friends in "Randolf's Party"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the women in the following selections: "Partly Dave," "No Flies on Frank," and "At the Denis." Compare and contrast each.

2. Discuss the use of language in "Randolf's Party" and "The Wrestling Dog." How does Lennon use portmanteau in each?

3. Compare the characters of Eric Hearble and Frank. How are these characters similar? How do they differ?

4. How does Lennon create the imagery in the story "The Wrestling Dog"? What is the setting?

5. What do you believe the meaning is in the line, "But would you want your daughter to marry one?" in "Partly Dave"?

6. Who was one of the major influences of John Lennon in terms of writing style? Cite an example from "No Flies on Frank", which shows this.

7. What is "Good Dog Nigel" about?

8. What is the story "At the Denis" about? What genre is this story?

9. Describe the irony of the story "The Fat Growth of Eric Hearble."

10. Compare the symbolism and themes of the story "The Wrestling Dog" and the poem "Good Dog Nigel."

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