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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, 1954-1956, Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What shocking news does Violet tell Elizabeth at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) That Violet is dying.
(b) That George is having an affair.
(c) That Violet is getting a divorce.
(d) That Violet had an abortion.

2. What does Aisling tell Elizabeth she dislikes doing in Chapter 10?
(a) Having to fight off Tony's sexual advances.
(b) Going to confession.
(c) Living in Kilgarett.
(d) Working for her parents.

3. Who is always on probation in the O'Connor's town?
(a) Newcomers.
(b) Women.
(c) Former soldiers.
(d) Teens.

4. Where does Britain go to war in Chapter 17?
(a) The Falkland Islands.
(b) The Suez Canal.
(c) Gibralter.
(d) Northern Ireland.

5. What does Elizabeth gain in Chapter 4?
(a) Weight.
(b) Self-confidence.
(c) Sean's affection.
(d) New friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Eamonn in Chapter 3?

2. Who does Elizabeth seem to miss most about London?

3. What does Elizabeth regret not being able to do upon her return to England?

4. What does Elizabeth send Aisling for her birthday in Chapter 9?

5. What does Aisling advise Elizabeth to call her mother's new boyfriend?

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