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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 major part of speech is missing from the Japanese language?

2. Who is mentioned in a newspaper cutting sent to Morris Zapp as a possible UNESCO chair?

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

4. What character was Angelica playing in the literary work being enacted in Lausanne?

5. Who originally found Angelica and Lily Pabst in the airplane?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Persse miss the train to Geneva on which Angelica is traveling?

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

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

4. What is the purpose of the MLA?

5. What has happened to Howard Ringbaum?

6. What exciting news does Hilary have for Philip when he returns home?

7. How is Philip feeling about his trip to Turkey on his last night?

8. Why is Persse nervous upon arriving at Angelica's hotel?

9. Describe the James Joyce Pub.

10. What are Morris Zapp's reasons for inviting Arthur Kingfisher to his Jerusalem conference?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Robin Dempsey's relationship with computers both before and after the arrival of "ELIZA"? How does it change, and why? Is it healthy? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

David Lodge uses a lot of mythological imagery and figures throughout "Small World." Using at least three examples, explain how these mythological allusions enhance the story.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the purpose of the character Miss Sybil Maiden. Is she symbolic? If so, of what? What role does she play in the story?

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