Senior Secondary (HKDSE) · Literature in English

Roald Dahl : Parson’s Pleasure : Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

When Mr. Boggis first enters the Rumminses' house, what is his initial strategy for locating valuable items?

Question 2

1 mark

The central irony of the climax in Parson’s Pleasure arises from a profound misunderstanding between Mr. Boggis and the Rummins family. What specifically do the Rummins misinterpret regarding Mr. Boggis's instructions about the Chippendale commode?

Question 3

1 mark

Roald Dahl frequently employs themes of poetic justice in his stories. In Parson’s Pleasure, how does Mr. Boggis’s ultimate fate serve as an ironic consequence directly related to his character and actions?

Question 4

1 mark

What excuse does Mr. Boggis use to explain why he wants to buy the Chippendale commode from the Rummins family?

Question 5

1 mark

The ending of the story is famous for its 'macabre' sense of irony. What action do the Rumminses take that leads to the story's tragicomic conclusion?

Question 6

2 marks

What is Mr. Boggis's stated reason for travelling the English countryside alone in Roald Dahl's Parson's Pleasure?

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Question 7

3 marks

In Parson's Pleasure, what specific observation does Mr. Boggis make about the family's furniture arrangement that indicates his expertise and predatory intent, even before he begins his deceit?

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Question 8

6 marks

Explain the specific ironic significance of the story's title, "Parson's Pleasure," in relation to Mr. Boggis's true intentions and actions throughout Roald Dahl's narrative.

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Question 9

4 marks

How does Roald Dahl introduce the setting of the country house Mr. Boggis visits, and what initial impression is created about its inhabitants and their possessions in Parson's Pleasure?

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Question 10

5 marks

In Roald Dahl's Parson's Pleasure, Mr. Boggis uses his assumed persona as a parson and his knowledge of antiques to exploit unsuspecting individuals.

(a) Discuss how Boggis's meticulous planning and his ability to project an image of respectable authority enable him to gain access to homes and manipulate the homeowners. Provide at least two specific examples of his deceptive methods.
(b) Analyse the ironic way in which Boggis's intense greed and desire to possess a particularly valuable piece of furniture ultimately lead to a self-inflicted reversal of fortune, resulting in a loss rather than a gain.

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