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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. Where had Dangerfield spent the previous night?

2. What does Marion receive in the mail that emboldens her?

3. Why did Dangerfield and his wife and daughter have to move to 1 Mohammed Road, The Rock, Dublin?

4. Dangerfield thinks that everything will be OK with him and Marion ______________________.

5. To whom has Marion written a letter complaining about Dangerfield?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Blessed Oliver Plunkett?

2. What does Chris discern about her relationship with Dangerfield?

3. Where has Marion moved and why does Dangerfield seem to like it?

4. What is at the core of Dangerfield's nasty behavior?

5. What are the two most important things in the lives of Dangerfield and O'Keefe?

6. Why are O'Keefe's challenges in having sex partly of his own making?

7. What is the premise of THE GINGER MAN?

8. Why is Dangerfield so angry to learn that Marion has contacted his father?

9. What is Dangerfield's destructive behavior when he learns that Marion has received money from his father?

10. How does the impoverished Dangerfield secure food for O'Keefe and himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

J.P. Donleavy is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the book's title? Why wasn't it called DANGERFIELD? What are some other possible titles for the book. List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 3

THE GINGER MAN is a classic story of loss and renewal. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

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