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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. In Dangerfield's dream he buys millions of ______________.

2. What news does O'Keefe share with Dangerfield when he meets him in Dublin?

3. O'Keefe tells Dangerfield that he had lost his nerve to ___________________.

4. What does Tony sleep in at night?

5. What is one of the first things Mary does when she gets to London?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dangerfield relent and go to the party Clocklan invited him to attend?

2. How does the relationship between Dangerfield and Lilly end?

3. What is the role of women in Ireland as evidenced by the lives of Lilly and Mary?

4. In what way is Mary different from Dangerfield?

5. What objective has O'Keefe still not attained in his life?

6. How does Dangerfield's upswing in Chapter 19 come at the expense of Mary and O'Keefe?

7. What is the relationship between Dangerfield and Miss Frost at this point?

8. What news is assumed to be true about Clocklan?

9. Describe the dire straits in which Tony Malarkey is living.

10. Why does Mary's bath symbolize her new life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Explain the ongoing conflict between Dangerfield and Marion. What are the main sources of the conflicts? Why does it perpetuate? What does Dangerfield learn about the reality of his life with Marion as opposed to the illusions he has held for so long?

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