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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 was Joyce's favorite alcoholic beverage?

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

3. Which one of Joyce's works appeared in the magazine in #112?

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

5. Which author refused to subscribe to receive a copy of ULYSSES?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What was Joyce's demeanor upon his move to Paris and what help did he continue to receive from friends?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the book's title. Why does the author call it simply JAMES JOYCE? What was he trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Ellmann was a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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