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

Short Answer Questions

1. Alone in his room, what does Stephen see when he closes his eyes?

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

3. Where does Stephen's walking around in smaller and smaller circles eventually lead him?

4. How does Stephen come to view all of creation?

5. What does the rector say the retreat signifies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay stating your views of parochial education versus public school education. List in your essay the positives and negatives of each. End with your recommendations about education for young children.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the subject of bullying. The boy named Wells is a good example of student bullying. Father Dolan is an example of adult to child bullying. In your essay discuss the harmful effects of bullying on the victims and also the perpetrators.

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