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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. What did Joyce read to get inspiration for his writing in 1918?

2. Why did printers refuse to publish PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A YOUNG MAN?

3. What grant did Joyce receive that helped the family financially for awhile?

4. Who did Giorgio marry?

5. Lucia was self conscious about an odd squint and __________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How was ULYSSES received in the 1922-1923 time period?

5. What surgeries did Joyce require in 1923?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It has been said that James may have suffered from mental illness in his lifetime, thus his propensity for creating brilliant work. Explain whether or not you think any mental illness shaped Joyce's life and work.

Essay Topic 2

James Joyce was no stranger to hurt and pain. From what you know of Joyce's life through this book, what were his biggest sorrows and worst betrayals? How did he manage through them? How did his coping skills evidence themselves in many aspects of his life? 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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