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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. Where does Gallaher live?

2. When she was still single, what did Mrs. Kearney do instead of falling in love?

3. Which scent does the desk in "A Painful Case" NOT contain?

4. What are all Joe's children wearing?

5. Which drink does Mr. Duggan, the bass player, prefer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the group of men in "Ivy Day in the Committee Room" meet to discuss?

2. Describe Mr. O'Connor's appearance in "Ivy Day in the Committee Room".

3. Describe Mr. Holohan's work ethic in comparison to Mrs. Kearney's work ethic.

4. How does Little Chandler handle his crying baby?

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

6. What do Mr. Duffy and Mrs. Sinico do when they visit?

7. What scheme does Mr. Henchy devise for opening the beer bottles?

8. Describe Mr. Alleyne from the story, "Counterparts".

9. Describe Farrington's relationship with his family.

10. How does Mrs. Sinico die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the irony present in Joyce's choice of the title "Two Gallants" for a story about characters like Corley and Lenehan. What does "gallant" mean? In what ways are Corley and Lenehan gallant or not so gallant? Why do you think Joyce chose that title?

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

Describe what the "little cloud" is in "A Little Cloud." Which character does it affect? How? Why? You may argue any reasonable position, as long as you can support it fully with examples from the text. Do not forget to consider minor characters, if you wish.

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