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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Stephen exert enormous energy in filling his days with penitent devotion, zealous prayers, and rosary recitations?

2. As he goes outside, what serves to increase his piety?

3. At the first of the retreat, what helps to awaken Stephen's soul slightly?

4. What causes Stephen to recall how saints were tried again and again by sin?

5. Whose innocence does Stephen remember trampling on?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay entitled, Imagery in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. In your essay, select one or two passages with some of Joyce's literary imagery and explain why these in particular appealed to you. Discuss how imagery in literature paints a mental picture for the reader.

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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