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Which of the below is the best description of the setting of the story?
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Early 19th-century New York
Late 19th century London
Early 19th-century Paris
Late 19th-century Dublin
What color does the story use to emphasize the dullness of everyday Dublin?
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Brown
Yellow
Blue
Gray
What is the significance of the books that the narrator finds in the priest's collection?
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They indicate that the priest was well-read in multiple subjects
They show that the priest was secretly an atheist
They demonstrate the priest's dedication to education
They reveal the priest's interest in subjects other than religion
What symbolic contrast does the story present between the boys' carefree play at the beginning of the story and the narrator's epiphany at its end?
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The boys play in the warmth, while the narrator's epiphany occurs in the cold
The boys seem to glow as they play, while the narrator's epiphany occurs in darkness
The boys play in silence, while the narrator's epiphany occurs in the noisy bazaar
The boys play in a small group, while the narrator's epiphany occurs in a large crowd
What symbol is used to suggest the narrator's singular focus on Mangan's sister?
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A lantern
A magnifying glass
Window blinds
A telescope
While walking through the Dublin market, the narrator imagines carrying the thought of Mangan's sister like what object?
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A precious stone
A chalice
A delicate flower
A lantern
What does Mangan's sister come to represent for the narrator?
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A competitor whom he must overcome in order to become who he wants to be
A mental escape from everyday life and a an object of worship
A reminder of his responsibilities as the oldest child in his household
A source of anger and resentment because she constantly ignores him
Why might the narrator's actions in the back drawing room be considered problematic in Catholic Ireland?
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He is praying to love and Mangan's sister instead of God
He is stealing the priest's belongings so he can use them for himself
He is mocking the priest's death
He is destroying religious artifacts for fun
What does the narrator notice about Mangan's sister while she asks him if he is going to the Araby bazaar, and what is its significance?
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Her body and clothes, suggesting his growing sexual awakening
Her disdain for the other boys, indicating that he might have a chance to win her favor
Her unkempt clothes, suggesting that she may not have the money to buy anything at the bazaar
Her upcoming convent retreat, signalling she is out of reach as a love interest
What is the effect of the narrator's fascination with the Araby bazaar on his behavior?
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He becomes more focused and successful at school
It has no effect on his everyday life
He finds school monotonous and childish
He becomes more interested in religious sermons
What adult issues does the narrator become more aware of in regard to his uncle over the course of the story?
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Relationship troubles and gambling addiction
Debt and alcoholism
Unemployment and depression
Illness and financial instability
How does the narrator describe the atmosphere of the bazaar upon his arrival?
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Bustling and full of excitement
Quiet like a church after the service has ended
Crowded and chaotic with many open stalls
Loud and vibrant with people speaking multiple languages
How does the shopkeeper flirting with her customers at the bar affect the narrator?
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He realizes that his feelings for Mangan's sister aren't special or unique
He can't buy anything for Mangan's sister because the shopkeeper ignores him
He sees that flirting can be fun and wants to try it with Mangan's sister
He develops a crush on the shopkeeper instead of on Mangan's sister
How does the narrator feel after his interaction with the shopkeeper and experience at the bazaar?
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Satisfied and content
Confused and disoriented
Anguished and angry
Excited and inspired
What does the narrator realize during his epiphany in the darkness at the bazaar?
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His feelings for Mangan's sister are true love and the bazaar is a magical place
The shopkeeper was worried that he was going to steal something
His feelings for Mangan's sister were not love and were motivated by vanity
The market is the perfect place to find a meaningful gift for Mangan's sister
