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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. What is the profession of the woman in #79?

2. Why is Dangerfield so happy with the garden at the new house?

3. What college do Dangerfield and O'Keefe both attend?

4. Where does Alma work?

5. What does Dangerfield pick up for dinner in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Blessed Oliver Plunkett?

2. How does Dangerfield view his wife and child and his life in general?

3. Has Dangerfield's life improved from moving from the rickety house to the house in the city?

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

5. How are Marion and O'Keefe alike in their relationships with Dangerfield?

6. Who is Lily Frost?

7. What does Chris learn about Dangerfield and Marion's sex life and what does Dangerfield reveal about wanting to have sex with Chris?

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

9. What is the premise of THE GINGER MAN?

10. How do Marion and Dangerfield differ in their approach to their life together?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Create a character study of Marion. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Marion?

Essay Topic 3

What is the overall setting setting for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Donleavy choose to use these places in the book?

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