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

2. What is the purpose of the trip that causes Stephen's father to sip from his flask?

3. What is the rumor about the five boys who ran away from Clongowes?

4. How does Stephen see the priests in this first chapter of the book?

5. What job is given to Stephen?

Short Essay Questions

1. Identify the symbolic passage of Stephen into his self-directed life course.

2. How does Stephen view his friend, Davin?

3. What is Stephen's general impression of priests?

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

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

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

7. Explain the effort Stephen puts in to remain pious.

8. Classify Stephen as a university student.

9. Explain something of the longing that Stephen feels even from an early age.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay on obsessions. At age sixteen, Stephen's obsession was sex. However, people become obsessed by many other thing--making money, playing video games, drinking and partying, just to name a few. In your essay discuss how people get caught up in certain obsessions and how they tend to put themselves in situations where they can satisfy those desires.

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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