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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. Stephen and Isabelle celebrate Stephen's ___________________ birthday together.

2. Where do Isabelle and Stephen make love for the first time?

3. What does Jack's wife tell him about their son in a letter?

4. Who is Stephen's guardian?

5. Why does Stephen hate the prostitute?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Isabelle know her life will be when Stephen returns to England?

2. What does Stephen tell Weir when he wants to hear something other than war talk?

3. What is revealed about Stephen's time with Isabelle as he reminisces during a leave from the Front?

4. What are some things that could account for the contentious nature between Azaire and Isabelle?

5. What is Stephen's nighttime ritual which will become important later in the book?

6. Why does Stephen feel that he cannot return to England when his employer tells him to do so?

7. Why is Weir filled with anxiety when Stephen tells him he is taking him to the village one night?

8. What two events foreshadow Stephen's romantic relationship with Mme. Azaire (Isabelle)?

9. How does Azaire learn that Isabelle is running away with Stephen?

10. How does Stephen punish Jack for falling asleep on sentry duty?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Develop a character study of Jeanne. What are her physical traits? What motivates her? What are her personal characteristics? What else can you say about Jeanne?

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