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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Violet admit in her note in Chapter 5?
(a) That she is depressed.
(b) That she is pregnant.
(c) That she has found religion.
(d) That she doesn't miss Elizabeth.

2. Where does Sean Jr. write from in Chapter 5?
(a) University.
(b) Boot camp.
(c) New York.
(d) His honeymoon in Scotland.

3. Whose health worsens in Chapter 4?
(a) Eileen's.
(b) Maureen's.
(c) Donal's.
(d) Elizabeth's.

4. What is the name of the abortionist that Elizabeth goes to?
(a) Mrs. Cray.
(b) Mrs. Austell.
(c) Mrs. Norris.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

5. Why does Maureen move to Dublin in Chapter 5?
(a) To write an exam.
(b) To look for a job.
(c) To stay with friends.
(d) To go to school.

6. Who rejects Aisling's application when she applies for a job at Murray's?
(a) Sean.
(b) Norris.
(c) Tony.
(d) Michael.

7. What is the name of Violet's husband?
(a) Arnold.
(b) Oliver.
(c) Humphry.
(d) George.

8. Who stands up for Donal in Chapter 5?
(a) Aisling.
(b) Eamonn.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Maureen.

9. What does Elizabeth regret not being able to do upon her return to England?
(a) Play outside.
(b) Write to Aisling.
(c) See the stars at night.
(d) Practice Catholicism.

10. What does Sean Jr. fail in Chapter 3?
(a) A health examination.
(b) A school examination.
(c) A driving examination.
(d) An enlistment examination.

11. What store does Stone do purchasing for in Chapter 8?
(a) An antique store.
(b) A clothing boutique.
(c) A musical instrument store.
(d) A grocery store.

12. What does Elizabeth look forward to in Chapter 4?
(a) Returning to London.
(b) The church fair.
(c) An Irish Christmas.
(d) Her birthday.

13. Why is Joannie sent to a convent school in Chapter 7?
(a) She is caught shoplifting.
(b) To improve her grades.
(c) It is tradition in her family.
(d) Tony catches her with her boyfriend.

14. What does George fear about Elizabeth when she comes home in Chapter 6?
(a) That Elizabeth will have become a stranger.
(b) That Elizabeth school grades will suffer.
(c) That Elizabeth will disrespect him and her mother.
(d) That Elizabeth will make him feel guilty.

15. What does Elizabeth tell Stone she will do with Nick's girlfriend in Chapter 10?
(a) Trash nick's flat.
(b) Prowl for men together.
(c) Plan their weddings.
(d) Go out for tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Eamonn in Chapter 3?

2. How does Elizabeth feel when she arrives at the O'Connor household for the first time?

3. Why does Sean Sr. damn his son in Chapter 4?

4. What does Joannie wonder about Violet and Harry's relationship in Chapter 7?

5. What does Aisling do that pleases Elizabeth in Chapter 2?

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