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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 do the boys at school tease Stephen about?

2. What does Stephen like in Doctor Cornwell's Spelling Book?

3. What happens when summer vacation is over for Stephen?

4. What is the name of the school Stephen next enrolls in?

5. Which of the older boys opted for the flogging?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the sights and sounds that accompany Stephen's walk to the university in the mornings?

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

3. How does Father Arnall explain the purpose of the retreat?

4. Detail the paradox of Stephen's past and present in regard to the church.

5. Explain how the sermons during the retreat affect Stephen.

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

7. Explain Stephen's feelings about his sinful nature.

8. Describe the unjust punishment Father Dolan gives Stephen.

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

10. Relate Mr. Casey's account of an argument with a lady.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about the beauty of language. Take examples of some of Joyce's descriptive lines that paint a vivid mental image. Give your opinion as to whether using beautiful language is a lost art. Include in your essay what effect you think text messaging has had on language.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on decision making. The symbolism of Stephen's pacing back and forth between the chapel and Byron's pub is his crossroads decision to return to the church and become a priest or give in to his desire to become an artist. In your essay discuss both the rational and emotional elements involved in decision making process.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on reversal of fortune. In your essay discuss ways people can cope with losing everything they own and starting over. Mention the difference between young people and older people when financial calamity occurs.

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