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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 Lenehan eat?

2. Who bought the field in which Eveline used to play?

3. What is the name of the shop that the narrator visits in "The Sisters"?

4. What had Polly worked as before doing housekeeping for the boarding house?

5. What was Corley's father by trade?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of the story, "Two Gallants," what does the object in Corley's hand signify?

2. What is Mrs. Mooney's plan with regard to Polly and Mr. Doran?

3. Describe Eveline's father.

4. What happens to the narrator at Araby?

5. Describe the narrator of "Araby"'s morning routine.

6. Describe the topics of the conversation that the old man has with Mahony and the narrator in "An Encounter".

7. How did Doyle's father make his money?

8. In "An Encounter", what adventurous plan do the boys hatch?

9. What do the young men in "After the Race" do on Farley's yacht?

10. What happens to Doyle during the card game?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Eveline's father with other fathers and father figures in the book, such as Little Chandler of "A Little Cloud," Farrington of "Counterparts," and Mr. Kernan of "Grace." What do you think were the social expectations for fathers in the Ireland of Joyce's day? Do you think Joyce approves of such expectations? Explain your opinions using examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

In Dubliners, Joyce presents a scathing condemnation of the society of his beloved Dublin. Explain the deterioration that he depicts. How does Joyce effectively convey his message? Describe his choice of the short story genre, his use of symbolism and theme, and his character development.

Essay Topic 3

What does Araby signify for the narrator of "Araby"? What does it signify for Miss Mangan? Describe what the bazaar symbolically represents for each character and why.

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