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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Adrian smile at during a wedding reception in "The Smile that Wins"?
(a) The Vicar.
(b) A bridesmaid.
(c) A woman falling asleep.
(d) A man stealing presents.

2. What does Augustine save the bishop from?
(a) Embarrassment.
(b) A charging bull.
(c) A dog.
(d) A car accident.

3. In "A Bit of Luck for Mabe,l" where had Ukridge joined the social world?
(a) Bumpleigh Hall.
(b) The Pelican Club.
(c) Chufnell Regis.
(d) Onslow Square.

4. How does Ukridge intend to trick people into buying the buttercup flowers?
(a) By saying buyers will be entered into a raffle.
(b) By saying they're a rare flower variety.
(c) By saying they're being sold for charity.
(d) By saying they're worn to show respect for the King.

5. In "Farewell to All Cats," what is the name of Dahlia Prenderby's family estate?
(a) Sanstead House.
(b) Totleigh Towers.
(c) Matcham Scratchings.
(d) Deverill Hall.

6. Who was responsible for switching Percy's and Nelson's hats on the morning of the race?
(a) A delivery boy.
(b) Nelson.
(c) Percy.
(d) A coat-check girl.

7. Captain Jack brags about being experienced with ________.
(a) Wolverines.
(b) Bears.
(c) Lions.
(d) Gorillas.

8. What is Rosalie Beamish working on with Captain Jack Fosdyke on in "Monkey Business"?
(a) A concert.
(b) A film.
(c) A radio play.
(d) A children's book.

9. How does Archibald decide he will impress Aurelia's aunt?
(a) By playing Mozart.
(b) By discussing Shakespeare.
(c) By wearing his best clothes.
(d) By not speaking.

10. What does Ukridge help himself to as he leaves George Tupper's in "A Bit of Luck for Mabel"?
(a) George's pocket change.
(b) A box of chocolates.
(c) George's top hat.
(d) A newspaper.

11. What does Angelica ask Barmy to do in a note?
(a) Get rid of a hornet's nest in the garden.
(b) Chauffeur the church women.
(c) Prepare tea for her father.
(d) Help paint the schoolhouse.

12. Who does Corky intend to ask for help in raising capital for Ukridge?
(a) George Tupper.
(b) J. G. "Looney" Coote.
(c) Bonzo Travers.
(d) Mrs. Wintergreen.

13. Why is Wilfred's beloved in hiding?
(a) She is avoiding debt collectors.
(b) Her parents want to hide her away from Wilfred.
(c) Her skin reacted badly to Wilfred's skin cream.
(d) She is writing a novel in seclusion.

14. Where does Ukridge go to collect money from a shady-looking man?
(a) A train station.
(b) A gazebo at the beach.
(c) The race track.
(d) A pub.

15. Who does Ukridge plan to have sell paper buttercups in "Buttercup Day"?
(a) A nurse.
(b) An elderly lady.
(c) A pretty girl.
(d) Girl Guides.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a barmaid reveal to Barmy and Pongo?

2. What does Osbert decide to do when Bashford finds out Osbert and Mabel are engaged?

3. From whom does Ukridge steal a jacket?

4. What does Bashford threaten to do if he cannot have Mabel for himself in "The Ordeal of Osbert Mulliner"?

5. How does Teddy get injured after dinner with the group in "Ukridge's Accident Syndicate"?

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