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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Annie wearing in the photograph Little Chandler sees on the table?
(a) A blue blouse.
(b) A white summer dress.
(c) An aviator's helmet.
(d) Fishing boots.

2. Mr. Alleyne's accent signifies that he comes from where?
(a) North of Ireland.
(b) New York City.
(c) Scotland.
(d) London.

3. According to "A Mother," who is the secretary of the Eire Abu Society?
(a) Mr. Fitzpatrick.
(b) Mrs. Kearney.
(c) Mr. Fitzgerald.
(d) Mr. Hynes.

4. What subjects does Mrs. Kearney learn in a convent?
(a) French and Latin.
(b) English literature and dancing.
(c) Math and history.
(d) French and music.

5. What is the nickname that Mr. Holohan has in "A Mother"?
(a) Old Lazy.
(b) Hoppy Holohan.
(c) Jumping Jack.
(d) Holly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Kernan always wear when he is out in the city?

2. What does the matron in "Clay" call Maria one day?

3. What do the men of "Ivy Day in the Committee Room" use to open their drinks?

4. What does the man in the cycling suit in "Grace" give the injured man to revive him?

5. What does Mr. Duffy do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. What scheme does Mr. Henchy devise for opening the beer bottles?

2. Describe Mr. Holohan's work ethic in comparison to Mrs. Kearney's work ethic.

3. Describe Gallaher's lifestyle.

4. What does the group of men in "Ivy Day in the Committee Room" meet to discuss?

5. What happens when Mrs. Kearney demands that the Eire Abu Society fulfill their part of the contract?

6. What is the relationship between Maria, Joe, and Alphy in "Clay"?

7. In "A Painful Case," what is Mr. Duffy's daily routine?

8. What happens when Farrington returns to his desk after the first time in the story Mr. Alleyne reprimands him?

9. Describe the game that Maria plays with Joe's family and the neighbor girls.

10. What is the sermon the priest delivers in "Grace"?

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