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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 does Dangerfield call his favorite chair?

2. What item of clothing does Dangerfield borrow from Miss Frost?

3. Why has Dangerfield left the house in Chapter 15?

4. What food does Miss Frost prepare for Dangerfield?

5. What other piece of news does O'Keefe tell Dangerfield when he meets him in Dublin?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In what way is Mary different from Dangerfield?

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

4. What is the content of the letter Dangerfield receives from Skully?

5. Contrast the worlds of Mary and Dangerfield.

6. Who is the last person in his Dublin experience that Dangerfield visits before leaving for London?

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

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

9. Why is religion an important theme in the novel?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of women in Ireland in the mid-20th century. What precedents were they forced to follow? What role does poverty play in their lives? How does religion rule over their choices?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

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