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

2. Why is Tony Malarkey living behind a bolted door in his apartment?

3. Why does Miss Frost feel she is going to be damned to hell?

4. What does Dangerfield expect at this point in his life?

5. Where does Dangerfield rent a room?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Perry Clocklan and where does Dangerfield encounter him?

2. How does Dangerfield's change in his personal hygiene reflect his move into a wealthier lifestyle?

3. In what way is O'Keefe similar to Dangerfield?

4. How do Dangerfield and Lilly differ in their views about consequences?

5. Describe Dangerfield's indulgent behavior when he learns that Marion has left him.

6. At whose expense does Dangerfield live a better life in London?

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

8. Why does Miss Frost regret going to bed with Dangerfield?

9. Why is Miss Frost so conflicted by having sex with Dangerfield?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the overall setting setting for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Donleavy choose to use these places in the book?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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