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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the preacher say the soul of the sinner is judged, and the time for repentance is passed?

2. What are some things Stephen remembers while contemplating his sins?

3. After the confession, how does Stephen feel?

4. What suddenly awakens in Stephen as he revels in nature along the breakwater?

5. What does Stephen seem to hear now that he has changed the course of his life?

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 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.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about dysfunctional families like Stephen's. In what ways were they dysfunctional? In your essay talk about finances, religious differences, and living conditions which contribute to the dysfunction of a family.

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