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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 one of the first things Mary does when she gets to London?

2. What name does Dangerfield tell Mary to use when she corresponds with him?

3. What religion does Miss Frost believe in?

4. What kind of costume has MacDoon made?

5. Where does Dangerfield go as he waits for his boat to London?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mary's bath symbolize her new life?

2. Why is Miss Frost so conflicted by having sex with Dangerfield?

3. Why does Dangerfield relent and go to the party Clocklan invited him to attend?

4. Describe the dire straits in which Tony Malarkey is living.

5. How does Dangerfield's change in his personal hygiene reflect his move into a wealthier lifestyle?

6. Why has Mary's true personality emerged since meeting Dangerfield?

7. What news is assumed to be true about Clocklan?

8. What objective has O'Keefe still not attained in his life?

9. In what way is Mary different from Dangerfield?

10. In what way is O'Keefe similar to Dangerfield?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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