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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. Who helps Persse decipher the reference he finds on his prayer?

2. Who anonymously sends Morris Zapp a newspaper cutting?

3. Who does ELIZA tell Robin Dempsey will get the UNESCO chair?

4. Who is sitting next to Persse in the boat?

5. What is the name of the holiday celebrated during this Zurich conference on June 16th?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Josh Collins' concern with Robin Dempsey's frequent presence in the Computer Centre?

2. What is Morris Zapp's routine at Lake Como?

3. What professional news does Persse receive at the party in the penthouse?

4. How does Persse find Hermann Pabst?

5. What is the purpose of the MLA?

6. How does Persse miss the train to Geneva on which Angelica is traveling?

7. What is Persse's experience when he returns to London to find Bernadette?

8. How is Philip feeling about his trip to Turkey on his last night?

9. What does Lodge declare is the real attraction for people who go to conferences?

10. How does Persse end up in a karaoke bar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does David Lodge use the legend of the Holy Grail in the novel "Small World"? Use at least three examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the use of symbols in this novel, using at least three examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What is the major, or biggest, theme of this story? Support your thesis with examples from the story.

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