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

2. How long has Tony's landlord been trying to evict him?

3. Dangerfield goes to a party at Tony Malarkey's place located in __________________.

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

5. Lady Eclair had told O'Keefe that every person must ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. In what way is Mary different from Dangerfield?

7. Why does Miss Frost regret going to bed with Dangerfield?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the story. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

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