Lit Lovers - Quiz: Eveline by James Joyce

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	LitCourse 10 How to Read: Theme Name: 1. Eveline leans against the window and looks out onto ... A. A sunny avenue filled with activity B. A weedy field with children at play C. Distant lightening of an impending storm D. Serenity and beauty E. The growing darkness of nightfall 2. What is the symbolic significance of Buenos Aires? A. It is where Eveline's mother has secretly escaped to. B. Its "good air" contrasts with the dusty air of Eveline's life. C. It is far enough away to escape her father's wrath. D. Its "good air" is sweeter than that of Cologne, Germany. E. All of the above. 3. Eveline's attitude toward leaving home is ... A. Excitement B. Fear C. Reluctance D. Uncertainty E. All of the above 4. Eveline promised her mother that she would ... A. Watch over the younger boys B. Invest in Google C. Return to college D. Move away when the opportunity came E. Put her father out of his misery 5. Joyce's theme of "paralysis" is reflected in A. The dust that falls throughout the house B. Eveline's continuing to sit by the window C. Eveline's final refusal to leave with Frank D. All of the above E. None of the above 6. In this story, Joyce seems to suggest ... what? A. Breaking up is hard to do B. Running from problems is a cop out C. Carpe diem D. Don't be pound wise and penny foolish E. Self-sacrifice is our duty 7. Why doesn't Eveline leave with Frank? 8. Was Eveline's decision a good one?

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