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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. In April of 2012, Connell is most nervous about which final assignment?
(a) A written exam.
(b) A presentation.
(c) An essay.
(d) An oral exam.

2. What city does the group staying at Marianne's house plan to visit on one of the days of the visit?
(a) Venice.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Paris.
(d) Rome.

3. In what location does Connell awaken the morning after running into Miss Neary at the club?
(a) His own living room floor.
(b) In Marianne's bed.
(c) In his own bed.
(d) His own bedroom floor.

4. Connell has already left the room by the time Lorraine suggests that perhaps he had taken what action in relation to the Marianne situation?
(a) He had misunderstood.
(b) He had acted out of instinct.
(c) He had forgotten to trust Marianne.
(d) He had acted impulsively.

5. What is Marianne's response when Connell tells her that he wants to see other people?
(a) She says no.
(b) She shakes her head.
(c) She screams.
(d) She says okay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Connell calls Marianne from a phone booth for help after what event befalls him?

2. Connell reflects upon the fact that capturing an experience on paper makes him feel as if he is capturing it inside what object?

3. Who sends Marianne a text suggesting that Connell is not serious about Marianne?

4. What color is the notebook in which Connell always writes?

5. During the month of July in 2012, how often does Marianne return home to Carricklea?

Short Essay Questions

1. By April of 2012, Connell and Marianne have fallen into a certain routine. What is it?

2. Discuss Rooney's use of a literary device to depict, foreshadow, or imply violence.

3. How are the issues of privilege and class differences depicted within Peggy's experiences?

4. What are Connell's impressions of Alan and from whence do these impressions emerge?

5. How does Connell come to rely on Marianne in college?

6. When Connell finds that he will not be able to pay rent over the summer in his Dublin flat, what is his back-up plan?

7. What aspect of Connell and Marianne's high school relationship remains intact in their adult relationship?

8. For what reason does Connell procrastinate when enacting his back-up plan for summer housing?

9. What does it mean to Connell when he wins the full scholarship to graduate school?

10. Describe Helen's impressions of Marianne.

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