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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 does Morris Zapp invite to his Jerusalem conference via letter?

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

3. Who has kidnapped Morris Zapp?

4. What title is "The Strange Affair of the Flesh and the Bosom" a translation of?

5. What is the initial ransom demanded for Morris Zapp?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Morris Zapp feel about the letter he receives from Philip Swallow while at Lake Como?

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

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

4. Describe the streets of the red light district.

5. How does Persse find Hermann Pabst?

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

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

8. What has happened to Howard Ringbaum?

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

10. How does Persse cause a scene at the Amsterdam conference?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the way that Morris Zapp and Persse McGarrigle view sexuality, using at least three examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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