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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. What passes them as they drive away?

2. Who does Ignatius want to put into power with the help of Dorain?

3. Whose new film do the women discuss?

4. Where does Ignatius want to release his natural impulses?

5. Which earlier character approaches Ignatius' hot dog stand?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the front page of the newspaper in Chapter 13.

2. What complaints does Clyde have about Ignatius' work in Chapter 9?

3. What does Myrna say in her letter in Chapter 12?

4. Summarize the final chapter.

5. Why does Ignatius think the Ladies' Auxiliary will be an important addition to his movement?

6. How does Annie react to the newspaper article?

7. How does Ignatius react to Myrna's presence?

8. What is Dr. Talc's reaction to seeing the newspaper article?

9. What is Ignatius' opinion on psychiatry?

10. What does Dorain say about his life and family in Chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look at the effect of stereotyping. Why do the students think people stereotype? What are the negative effects of stereotyping? Are their any positive effects? In what way does Toole bypass stereotyping in A Confederacy of Dunces.

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character from the novel and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Why? Do the share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

With the students, discuss the use of dialect in novels. What difference does dialect make? Do the students think there are times that dialect does not work?

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