Question 1

In James Joyce's novel 'Araby', what is the name of the narrator's crush?

Accepted Answer

Mangan's sister

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Eveline Hill

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Lily Briscoe

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Gretta Conroy

Question 2

In 'Araby', what event does the narrator attend with hopes of winning Mangan's sister's affection?

Accepted Answer

the bazaar

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a concert

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a school dance

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a soccer game

Question 3

In 'Araby', what is the symbolic significance of the light in the bazaar that the narrator remembers?

Accepted Answer

hope and disillusionment

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loneliness and despair

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desire and fulfillment

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love and happiness

Question 4

In 'Araby', what is the main theme explored by James Joyce?

Accepted Answer

the disillusionment of adolescence

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the importance of family ties

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the struggle for social acceptance

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the power of love

Question 5

In 'Araby', what is the significance of the title 'Araby' itself?

Accepted Answer

It represents the exotic allure and disappointment of the bazaar

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It symbolizes the triumph of love

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It signifies the importance of friendship

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It is the name of the main character

Question 6

What is the setting of James Joyce's short story 'Araby'?

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Dublin, Ireland

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London, England

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Paris, France

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New York, USA

Question 7

What is the narrative point of view in James Joyce's 'Araby'?

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first person

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second person

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omniscient

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third person limited

Question 8

In 'Araby', what is the narrator's relationship with his uncle?

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distant and barely communicative

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supportive and encouraging

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close and affectionate

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disapproving and harsh

Question 9

What is the significance of the dead priest in James Joyce's 'Araby'?

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symbolizes religious disillusionment and spiritual emptiness

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highlights the corruption of the Church

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foreshadows the narrator's own death

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represents the narrator's lost innocence

Question 10

In 'Araby', what does the narrator plan to purchase at the bazaar?

Accepted Answer

a gift for Mangan's sister

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a ticket to a concert

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a new book

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a piece of jewelry

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