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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. Which of the following was NOT true about Joyce as a child?
(a) He was self-sufficient.
(b) He was well-behaved.
(c) He was nearsighted.
(d) He was sullen.

2. What was always an important source of inspiration for Joyce's literary works?
(a) Education.
(b) Family.
(c) Politics.
(d) Love.

3. Who was the publisher who agreed to print DUBLINERS?
(a) Morris Stanton.
(b) Patrick Shannon.
(c) Grant Richard.
(d) Edward Sloane.

4. The city in #43 is known for being _____________________.
(a) A cultural center.
(b) An ancient city.
(c) A poor city.
(d) A port city.

5. Where did the Joyces move when World War I broke out?
(a) America.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) Austria.
(d) Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why had Joyce and Nora not yet married?

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

3. What word did the publisher have Joyce remove from DUBLINERS?

4. What religion did the Joyce family practice?

5. Which of the following is NOT true about Joyce's younger brother?

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