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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. How does Dennis handle finding Sir Francis?

2. How does Sir Francis have to get to work?

3. At one time, what was Sir Francis the only one of in Hollywood?

4. How is the cosmetician described?

5. What is the review about that Dennis finds an article on in Sir Francis' sock drawer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dennis see as he walks among the graves?

2. What does Sir Ambrose ask of Dennis and what does Dennis find out about Sir Francis as a writer?

3. What does Aimée do to Sir Francis?

4. What does Aimée think of Mr. Joyboy's work?

5. What are the English expatriates talking about at the cricket club?

6. What was the pinnacle of Sir Francis' life?

7. Who is Mr. Joyboy and what is he delivering to the cosmetician?

8. What does the receptionist say to Dennis about burials?

9. How does Barlow compare the facades of Hollywood sets to the front of Whispering Glades?

10. What does Sir Francis learn when he next arrives at the studio?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of Evelyn Waugh.

2. What in Waugh's background may have helped him in writing The Loved One? What may have influenced the way he depicts various characters and scenes?

3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in The Loved One.

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of The Loved One. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of The Loved One. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss The Loved One based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if The Loved One is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider The Loved One a successful novel? What about young teens?

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