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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. When do the Levy daughters say they will come home again?

2. Mrs. Levy thinks her husband has drained her of ___________.

3. On what street is Night of Joy situated?

4. What does Mancuso disguise himself in in this chapter?

5. Why does Jones think the old woman thinks he wants to rape her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mancuso's lifestyle.

2. Describe Myrna and Ignatius's relationship at college.

3. What excuse does Ignatius make for not selling any hot dogs?

4. Describe the staff at Levy Pants.

5. How must George adapt to Jones' presence at the bar?

6. How does Ignatius conduct the workers strike?

7. What problems does Jones have about his job as a porter?

8. What do Mr. and Mrs. Levy argue about as they watch television?

9. Why does Ignatius claim he goes to the movies?

10. How has Ignatius tried to bring peace to his house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the Consolation of Philosophy to the novel. What comparisons can be drawn between A Confederacy of Dunces and the Consolation of Philosophy? Why do they think Ignatius uses Boethius' as a reference point?

Essay Topic 2

Look at Toole's only other book, Tthe Neon Bible. What is it about? What themes does it share with A Confederacy of Dunces? Does it have a similar writing style? Does it have a similar structure?

Essay Topic 3

Examine Toole's writing style. How would you describe Toole's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? Does he use any specific writing techniques? What meaning does Toole's style give to the story?

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