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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. Where is a curious Soutine canvas sold?

2. How much did William spend for betting on the lower number field?

3. Where is Soutine from?

4. What is the woman talking to William scolded for when taken inside?

5. What war does "Madame Rosette" take place in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the art dealer offer to pay Drioli to do?

2. How does Mike and his daughter respond to the news that Richard cheated in the bet?

3. What do Stag and Stuffy do for the girls working for Madame Rosette?

4. What does Klausner ask Scott to do for the tree, and what is Scott's response to this?

5. Why does Stuffy call Madame Rosette in the first place?

6. What bet did the South American man make with the sailor in "Man From the South?"

7. What does Perkins say he loves about his commute?

8. In "Dip in the Pool," why does William panic on the cruise ship, and what does he decide to do in response to the panic?

9. What is the first thing Klausner discovers with his new machine?

10. What does Edward do when he sees his wife really thinks the cat is a reincarnated musician?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is a very prevalent literary device used by Roald Dahl. What are some of these symbols, and how does their presence affect the course of the plots they are involved in?

Essay Topic 2

Despair was an emotion that affected a number of the characters in these stories. Which characters were most affected by despair, and how did this change the course of the plots they were involved in?

Essay Topic 3

What happened to Lexington, and who do you think was to blame for this tragedy? Please cite evidence from the text to support your opinion.

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