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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. Where is Eveline's mother?

2. What is Araby?

3. In "Araby," who visits the narrator's house for tea?

4. What does Eveline hold on to while she makes her decision to stay in Dublin?

5. In "After the Race," which of the four men in the car is happy because of having had a good lunch?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "An Encounter", what adventurous plan do the boys hatch?

2. What happens to the narrator at Araby?

3. Why can't Miss Mangan go to Araby?

4. Describe Frank from the story, "Eveline".

5. Describe the four men in the French car from the story, "After the Race".

6. At the end of the story, "Two Gallants," what does the object in Corley's hand signify?

7. What incident led to the decline in Father Flynn's health?

8. Why is Mr. Doran hesitant to marry Polly?

9. What type of people lodge at Mrs. Mooney's establishment?

10. What happens to Doyle during the card game?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the ideals of the political heroes discussed in "Ivy Day in the Committee Room" with the actual behavior of the characters in the story. Who are the political heroes, and what ideals do they espouse? What are the characters in the story doing while they talk about those heroes? What is the irony that Joyce describes in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the irony present in Joyce's choice of the title "Two Gallants" for a story about characters like Corley and Lenehan. What does "gallant" mean? In what ways are Corley and Lenehan gallant or not so gallant? Why do you think Joyce chose that title?

Essay Topic 3

In Dubliners, Joyce presents a scathing condemnation of the society of his beloved Dublin. Explain the deterioration that he depicts. How does Joyce effectively convey his message? Describe his choice of the short story genre, his use of symbolism and theme, and his character development.

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