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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. Whose latest book is Rudyard Parkinson reviewing?

2. What is Ronald Frobisher watching on television when he falls asleep?

3. On the morning he leaves for Turkey, what does Philip Swallow discover they are out of?

4. What is the title of the magazine for which Morris serves on the editorial board?

5. In whose room does Persse hide in a wardrobe?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Desiree doing while Morris Zapp is en route to the Rummidge airport?

2. What is the minor argument between Michel Tardieu and Albert about?

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

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

5. What did Philip think about in the twenty minutes the damaged plane spent circling Genoa?

6. How does Fulvia Morgana reconcile her Marxist philosophy with her wealthy lifestyle?

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

8. When Hilary tells Morris that she "made her bed," what does she mean?

9. Describe Joy as Philip first saw her.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of "romance" is visited several times throughout the story. Is "Small World" a romance? If so, in what sense? Use at least three examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

David Lodge uses a lot of mythological imagery and figures throughout "Small World." Using at least three examples, explain how these mythological allusions enhance the story.

Essay Topic 3

David Lodge uses many different settings in the telling of "Small World." Using at least three separate examples, discuss how he uses settings to achieve different effects, for character development and plotline, among others.

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