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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. Chris admits to making contact with Felicity in order to _________________.

2. What is Dangerfield's response when Chris asks if he loves Marion?

3. What cannot be purchased in Catholic Dublin?

4. Why does Dangerfield not get a part-time job?

5. What does Dangerfield discover when he returns home?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dangerfield view his wife and child and his life in general?

2. Why are O'Keefe's challenges in having sex partly of his own making?

3. How do Dangerfield's behavioral traits undermine him in terms of money vs. pleasure?

4. Why does Dangerfield not mind when Chris tries to talk about their relationship?

5. Where has Marion moved and why does Dangerfield seem to like it?

6. Has Dangerfield's life improved from moving from the rickety house to the house in the city?

7. What does Chris discern about her relationship with Dangerfield?

8. Why does Dangerfield turn to Chris when he has wrecked the bar in a drunken state?

9. How are Marion and O'Keefe alike in their relationships with Dangerfield?

10. Who is Lily Frost?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

J.P. Donleavy is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Dangerfield and O'Keefe. What drives both of the men? How are their personalities similar? On what points do they differ? Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Mary. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Mary?

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