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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, Joyce had surgery on his ________________.

2. By 1915, how many years had the Joyces spent in Trieste?

3. Who was the publisher who took on Ulysses in book form?

4. How did Joyce feel about Zurich in 1915?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What play did Joyce produce and what problem did he have with the lead actor?

3. How did Joyce continue to use his family as inspiration for his work?

4. What health problems plagued Joyce during this period and what new work did he envision?

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

6. With whom did Joyce have an affair in 1918?

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

8. How was ULYSSES prepared for publication and who refused to read it?

9. Where did Joyce spend much of his time in the 1916-1918 period?

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

Religion takes on an almost human persona in this book. What was the source of the religious beliefs? How pervasive were the religious beliefs? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the cultural climate in Europe in the early 20th century and why Joyce's work did not always meet with approval? How did perception of his work change as the years passed? What was the reception of Joyce's work in America? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the impact that Joyce's childhood had on him as an adult. What did it mean to be the son of a poor man in late 19th century Ireland? With what stigmas did Joyce live for his entire life? How did Joyce use his childhood experiences to create his life's work?

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