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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 is revealed as Lily and Angelica's biological father?

2. Which of these is not mentioned as a hazard of modern travel?

3. What career has Hilary decided she wants to pursue?

4. What is the average attendance at the annual MLA conference?

5. Who is mentioned in a newspaper cutting sent to Morris Zapp as a possible UNESCO chair?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Philip never suspect that Joy's second child was his?

2. What exciting news does Hilary have for Philip when he returns home?

3. Describe the James Joyce Pub.

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

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

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

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

8. Describe Cheryl Summerbee's encounter with Angelica.

9. What is Joy's explanation for sleeping with Philip when he was in Genoa?

10. Why is Persse so grateful that he opened an American Express card?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose two characters and discuss their views on love. Is it important? How does one find it? Is it the same as or separate from sex?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast three of the different literary theories espoused by the academic characters in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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