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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A man named __________________ wanted to publish FINNEGAN'S WAKE in serial form.
(a) Jolas.
(b) Morgan.
(c) Rivera.
(d) Sloane.

2. Harriet Weaver and Ezra Pound told Joyce that Finnegan's Wake needed more ______________.
(a) Characters.
(b) Gloss.
(c) Metaphors.
(d) Depth.

3. By 1915, how many years had the Joyces spent in Trieste?
(a) 7.
(b) 20.
(c) 4.
(d) 11.

4. What did Joyce read to get inspiration for his writing in 1918?
(a) Stanislaus' letters.
(b) Girogio's journal.
(c) Lucia's diary.
(d) Nora's dream journal.

5. Where did Joyce spend much of his time from 1916 to 1918?
(a) Libraries.
(b) The seaside.
(c) Museums.
(d) Cafes and clubs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What function did Nora have in one of Joyce's dramatic productions?

2. In addition to eye problems, Joyce began to suffer with problems with his ___________________.

3. Who refused to read ULYSSES when it was finally published?

4. In what city did Joyce and Nora marry?

5. What was the name of the magazine burned by post office censors for featuring some of Joyce's work?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did Joyce move his family after Harriet Weaver sent some money?

2. Which playwright refused to buy an advance copy of ULYSSES?

3. What efforts did Joyce make during this period to get some of his work published?

4. Which of Joyce's works are banned during this period?

5. How did Ezra Pound help Joyce during this period of his life?

6. What surgeries did Joyce require in 1923?

7. How were ULYSSES and EXILES received differently at this point in time?

8. How long had the Joyces been in Trieste in 1915 and what was Joyce's life like at this point?

9. Describe Joyce's interactions with his family in the 1929-1932 timeframe.

10. What health problems did Joyce have to manage during this time?

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