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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Rose carrying when Eilis sees her coming home from work at the beginning of Part I?
(a) Books.
(b) Cloth bag.
(c) New leather handbag.
(d) Groceries.

2. How many books does Rose pack for Eilis's voyage to America?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

3. How many other Irish girls have taken classes at Brooklyn College where Father Flood enrolls her?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) None.

4. How many lodgers are at Mrs. Kehoe's boarding house other thanEilis?
(a) Ten.
(b) Five.
(c) Eight.
(d) Six.

5. What time does Father Flood arrive on the second day that Eilis shows up sad at work?
(a) After two.
(b) At five.
(c) Around four.
(d) About three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What college does Father Flood want to try to get Eilis to attend?

2. How many days does Father Flood arrange for Mrs. Kehoe to pack a lunch for Eilis her first week of classes?

3. Which of Eilis's brothers used to do imitation of the Sunday sermon, radio sports commentators, teachers in school, and other characters in town?

4. Who does Father Flood say is most likely to do Eilis a favor and get her enrolled?

5. What color dress is Nancy wearing when they go to dance on Sunday night the first day that Eilis has worked for Miss Kelly?

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