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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ethel tell Aisling in a telegram in Chapter 20?
(a) That Tony is remarrying.
(b) That she is sorry for the way she treated Aisling.
(c) That the bungalow has burned down.
(d) That Tony has passed away.

2. Who does Simon plan to marry in Chapter 20?
(a) A Welsh girl.
(b) An American girl.
(c) A Scottish girl.
(d) An Irish girl.

3. Who does Elizabeth feel sympathy towards during his speech in Chapter 13?
(a) Sean Sr.
(b) Mr. Moriarty.
(c) Tony.
(d) Fr. Mahony.

4. What type of lessons does Elizabeth teach in Chapter 14?
(a) Piano lessons.
(b) Nursery school lessons.
(c) Antique identification lessons.
(d) Adult education art lessons.

5. What does Aisling suggest Ethel do in Chapter 17?
(a) Have her son put in treatment.
(b) Get her own flat.
(c) Cancel Christmas.
(d) Go on a trip.

6. What does Harry ask to make in Chapter 18?
(a) A cradle.
(b) A rocking horse.
(c) A highchair.
(d) A dollhouse.

7. What does Donal refuse to do for Tony in Chapter 18?
(a) Drive him to London.
(b) Lend him some money.
(c) Cover his shift.
(d) Act as an intermediary with Aisling.

8. What news about Violet does Aisling learn in Chapter 12?
(a) That she has died.
(b) That she is planning Elizabeth's wedding.
(c) That she tried to kill herself.
(d) That she has returned to George.

9. Why does Eileen go to Dublin in Chapter 17?
(a) For medical treatment.
(b) For a school reunion.
(c) To buy Aisling a birthday gift.
(d) To visit a friend.

10. Where does Aisling agree to go with Johnny in Chapter 19?
(a) Spain.
(b) Portugal.
(c) Greece.
(d) Morocco.

11. Where does Henry go for Christmas in Chapter 15?
(a) Kilgarret.
(b) Dublin.
(c) Manchester.
(d) Liverpool.

12. Why is Tony in London in Chapter 18?
(a) To look for Aisling.
(b) To learn about diversification.
(c) To attend a wedding.
(d) To find work.

13. Who do people blame for Tony's drinking in Chapter 16?
(a) Tony himself.
(b) Shay.
(c) His father.
(d) Aisling.

14. How does Maureen find Aisling after her return to Ireland from England?
(a) Timid.
(b) Cocky.
(c) Humble.
(d) Excited.

15. What is Violet hospitalized for in Chapter 11?
(a) A hernia.
(b) Heart palpitations.
(c) Schizophrenia.
(d) Pneumonia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elizabeth name her baby?

2. Where does Elizabeth have her wedding reception?

3. What does Aisling apologize to Elizabeth for during her wedding?

4. Where do Aisling and Tony stay on their wedding night?

5. According to Elizabeth, what would she do if Henry turned to drink?

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