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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Pola, Rome, Trieste.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what disease did Joyce's mother die?
(a) Lead poisoning.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Heart disease.

2. Why did Joyce eventually return home from Paris?
(a) His mother was ill.
(b) He wanted to run for public office.
(c) He wanted to teach in Ireland.
(d) He was homesick.

3. Which book of Joyce's was published in 1907 but for which he received no money?
(a) Wanderlust.
(b) My Father's Song.
(c) Chamber Music.
(d) May.

4. What was the name of the newspaper Joyce wanted to start?
(a) The Shamrock.
(b) The Standard.
(c) The Dubliner.
(d) The Goblin.

5. Which of the following was NOT one of Joyce's activities in 1904?
(a) Sculpting.
(b) Writing.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Partying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What expensive item did Joyce buy for Nora in Galway?

2. Which of Joyce's brothers died young?

3. What preparatory school did Joyce and his younger brother attend?

4. Why did Joyce have trouble finding housing in Trieste?

5. Which friend did Joyce make in college who remained a good friend for many years?

(see the answer key)

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