James Joyce Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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James Joyce Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Joyce go when there was no position for him in Italy?
(a) Madrid.
(b) Vienna.
(c) Pola.
(d) Lisbon.

2. How did Joyce choose to deal with his troubles?
(a) He did drugs.
(b) He addressed them directly.
(c) He drank heavily.
(d) He slept.

3. What expensive item did Joyce buy for Nora in Galway?
(a) Brooch.
(b) Bracelet.
(c) Necklace.
(d) Fur coat.

4. Where did Joyce go to college?
(a) University College.
(b) Oxford University.
(c) Trinity College.
(d) Griffith College.

5. Joyce had a falling out with his old friend and replaced him with ____________________.
(a) Marcus Jameson.
(b) Miguel Ramirez.
(c) Patrick Connelly.
(d) Oliver Gogarty.

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

7. Why had Joyce and Nora not yet married?
(a) Nora was not sure she loved him.
(b) Joyce did not want to get married.
(c) They wanted to rebel against society.
(d) They didn't have the money for a wedding.

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

9. The Joyces moved in with which family in Trieste?
(a) Francini.
(b) Sabatino.
(c) Rinaldo.
(d) Ferraro.

10. Joyce left Trieste and took a job _________________ in Rome.
(a) At a publishing company.
(b) At a restaurant.
(c) At a bank.
(d) At a university.

11. Who was Joyce's governess?
(a) Mrs. Collins.
(b) Mrs. Heiby.
(c) Mrs. Dante.
(d) Mrs. O'Hara.

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

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

14. Why did Joyce have trouble finding housing in Trieste?
(a) He wanted something close to work.
(b) He and Nora were not married and she was pregnant.
(c) He could not afford the rent.
(d) He wanted a waterfront flat.

15. In what city was Joyce born?
(a) Rome.
(b) London.
(c) Dublin.
(d) Edinburgh.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the London acquaintance who helped Joyce search for jobs?

2. In 1912 Joyce sent Nora and Lucia on a trip to __________________.

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

4. What was the name of the newspaper Joyce wanted to start?

5. Why did Joyce's newspaper never take off?

(see the answer keys)

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