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

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

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

4. What literary work is being acted out in Lausanne?

5. Who has kidnapped Morris Zapp?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Persse find Hermann Pabst?

3. Describe Cheryl Summerbee's encounter with Angelica.

4. How does Persse cause a scene at the Amsterdam conference?

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

6. What is the purpose of the MLA?

7. What prompts Morris Zapp's release from his kidnappers?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How does David Lodge use the legend of the Holy Grail in the novel "Small World"? Use at least three examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Using at least three characters as evidence, discuss Lodge's use of impotence as a theme in this novel.

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