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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. At the end of "Clay," what is Joe unable to find?

2. To what school does Old Jack send his son?

3. What subjects does Mrs. Kearney learn in a convent?

4. During what season does "A Little Cloud" take place?

5. What is Mr. Power's first name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Little Chandler's appearance.

2. Describe Farrington's relationship with his family.

3. What happens when Farrington returns to his desk after the first time in the story Mr. Alleyne reprimands him?

4. In "A Painful Case," what is Mr. Duffy's daily routine?

5. What injury does Mr. Kernan sustain in "Grace"?

6. Describe the game that Maria plays with Joe's family and the neighbor girls.

7. What is the "plot" the Kernans' friends devise to bring some stability to Mr. Kernan's life?

8. How does Mrs. Sinico die?

9. How does Little Chandler handle his crying baby?

10. Describe Gallaher's lifestyle.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Little Chandler in "A Little Cloud" compare to Farrington in "Counterparts"? Which of their behaviors are similar, and which are different? To what extent? Can you imagine Little Chandler becoming a person like Farrington later in life? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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