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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 "A Suprise for Little Bobby", what does Bobby receive for his birthday?

2. What is Clive's last name in "Nicely Nicely Clive"?

3. How is the word "Ivan" pronounced in "Caimbilge" in "All Abord Speeching"?

4. In "Scene three Act one," one of the characters says to Fatty, "Yer all the same you rich fat ____".

5. "Treasure Ivan" takes place in a little seaside pub. Where is it located?

Short Essay Questions

1. What events take place in the short story "Sad Michael"?

2. Describe the scene in "Neville Club." What is this poem about?

3. Who enters in "Scene three Act one"? What does this character do?

4. Describe the plot of "The Famous Five through Woenow Abbey."

5. Where do the characters go in "Treasure Ivan"? What are the events that take place in this story?

6. What is the setting described in "Scene three Act one"?

7. Where does the story of "Treasure Ivan" begin? What takes place in the beginning of this tale?

8. What is the poem, "Remember Arnold" about? What is the illustration like?

9. Describe the drawings in Lennon's book. What are they useful for?

10. What are the major overriding themes which permeate the book? What subjects reappear?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Lennon's use of rhyme and meter in his poetry selections from the book. Does Lennon maintain consistency or break from it? How does he use structure to reiterate the poems' themes?

Essay Topic 2

Compare the poems "Good Dog Nigel" and "Alec Speaking." How do these poems compare structurally and thematically?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Lennon's imagery in the different poems and stories in In His Own Write. What comparisons does the author use, and to what effect? How do these create a more vivid picture of his subjects?

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