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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does one of the flight attendants try to recite into the microphone on Persse's flight into Ireland?
(a) The Lord's Prayer.
(b) The Hail Mary.
(c) The Act of Contrition.
(d) The 23rd Psalm.

2. Whose music does Persse sing at the karaoke bar?
(a) The Beatles.
(b) Bob Dylan.
(c) Elton John.
(d) Van Morrison.

3. What have the "Observer" and "Sunday Times" asked Hilary for?
(a) Complimentary copies of Philip's book.
(b) Excerpts of Philips' book to print.
(c) An interview with Philip.
(d) A photograph of Philip.

4. What does Persse do while waiting for the travel agents to set up his rental house?
(a) He applies for an American Express card.
(b) He calls his mother.
(c) He sends Morris Zapp a postcard.
(d) He has lunch.

5. Who is sitting next to Persse in the boat?
(a) Professor McCreedy.
(b) Ben Bulben.
(c) Mrs. Finklepearl.
(d) Mr. Maxwell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Joy use to leave Ankara early?

2. What is Miranda doing when Joy tells Philip he is her father?

3. What is the name of the holiday celebrated during this Zurich conference on June 16th?

4. Who does Morris Zapp invite to his Jerusalem conference via letter?

5. What sound does Lodge use to symbolize all of the traveling that occurs during "conference season"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Morris Zapp's routine at Lake Como?

2. Why is Persse so grateful that he opened an American Express card?

3. Describe the room where Persse stays in Lausanne.

4. How does Persse McGarrigle meet Lily Pabst?

5. What professional news does Persse receive at the party in the penthouse?

6. Describe the James Joyce Pub.

7. What are the differences between Waikiki Beach in Hawaii and the beach Persse knows in Connemara, Ireland?

8. What is Joy's explanation for sleeping with Philip when he was in Genoa?

9. What is Persse's experience when he returns to London to find Bernadette?

10. How does Persse end up in a karaoke bar?

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