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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 kind of costume has MacDoon made?

2. With whom is O'Keefe trying to get a job?

3. From whom does Dangerfield receive a surprise letter?

4. When is Marion coming back?

5. What type of business does O'Keefe want to start?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Dangerfield so devastated by the terms of his father's will?

2. Contrast the worlds of Mary and Dangerfield.

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

4. What is Dangerfield's new plan to move to London and does he ask Miss Frost to go with him?

5. At whose expense does Dangerfield live a better life in London?

6. Who is Perry Clocklan and where does Dangerfield encounter him?

7. What happens when Marion refuses to give Dangerfield any money?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of O'Keefe. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about O'Keefe?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Compare and contrast Dangerfield and O'Keefe. What drives both of the men? How are their personalities similar? On what points do they differ? Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

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