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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. In 1923, Giorgio got a job as a _________________.

2. What pursuit did Giorgio enjoy?

3. To what work did Joyce devote himself in 1915?

4. What did Giorgio name his son?

5. Who sent the Joyces some money to help them for a bit?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was the impetus that pushed Joyce to finally marry Nora?

3. How did Joyce perceive Trieste upon his return in 1919?

4. How did Joyce take advantage of his health problems to publicize a theater one night?

5. Who agrees to publish Joyce's EXILES and ULYSSES in spite of mediocre reviews by Joyce's fellow writers?

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

7. What surgeries did Joyce require in 1923?

8. Who was the French writer introduced to Joyce in the 1921-1922 period?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of struggling with personal identity was an important one in this book. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Nora Barnacle Joyce. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were some of her negative characteristics? What were her hopes and fears? What were her primary motivations during her life?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the overall setting and time period for Joyce's childhood What was Ireland like during this time period? How important are the time period and setting to the attitudes and issues of Joyce, his family and friends?

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