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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. Where do Stephen and his father go at night by rail?

2. After what does Stephen model his poem titles in his notebook?

3. What emotion does Stephen have over the reversal of his family's fortunes?

4. What scandalous suggestion is rumored about the five boys who ran away?

5. What results from Stephen's meeting to complain about Father Dolan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What describes Stephen's deepening connection with literature?

2. Describe the sixteen-year-old Stephen's confession.

3. Describe the conflict in Stephen as he leaves the director's office.

4. Describe Stephen's first encounter with the girl on the tram.

5. At the beginning of the novel, what does Stephen remember?

6. Write down how Stephen hears hell described.

7. Discuss briefly Stephen's longing for a loving embrace.

8. What does Stephen imagine about the girl named Emma?

9. Briefly describe the argument between Dante and Mr. Casey.

10. What is Stephen's impression of Clongowes Wood College?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on the idea of love at first sight. Use Stephen's early encounter with the girl on the tram as a starting point. Express your opinion about the concept of love at first sight. Include an example from modern day experience.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay entitled, "Why James Joyce is Still Cool." This essay will center around the idea that Joyce's works are as relevant today as they were when they were written. It will also include his fresh approach to writing that makes the reader not want to put the book down. Some mention should also be included about the characters in his novels and what makes them cool as well.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about symbolism in literature. Refer to the bridge crossing of Stephen right after he saw the Christian brothers go across. Explain the symbolism of his making a life crossing at that moment that would lead him in a whole different direction.

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