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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. At the end of Part II, Chapter 1, what character is standing at an open window, smiling into the sun?

2. What does Morris leave the room to get before Philip tells his story?

3. What was the name of the British Council representative's wife?

4. What does Persse attempt to find in the airport?

5. What is Cheryl Summerbee's job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What personal story does Robin Dempsey tell Persse at the sherry reception?

2. What is Morris' advice to Philip regarding his conference?

3. What joke does Angelica play on both Robin Dempsey and Persse?

4. Describe Akira Sakazaki's home.

5. Describe Joy as Philip first saw her.

6. Why is Dr. Akbil Borak reading the entire "Collected Works of William Hazlitt"?

7. Describe the atmosphere Philip sets to tell his story about Joy.

8. What is the content of Desiree Zapp's conversation with her agent?

9. How does Philip Swallow's first day in Turkey go?

10. What is Ronald Frobisher's opinion on literary prizes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does Cheryl Summerbee play in the story of this novel? Does it change over the course of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Lodge devotes several pages to Philip Swallow's "Why am I here?" train of thought while he is Turkey. Using examples from the text, discuss the author's view on the meaning of life and how we tally the "costs" involved.

Essay Topic 3

There are many literary allusions scattered throughout "Small World." Pick three and explain how they are used and what their connection is to the text.

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