Brooklyn (novel) Quiz

Colm Tóibín

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Eilis turn down Christmas dinner with Tony's family? (from Part Three (Section 2: Pages 154 - 208))

So she can call her family on the phone on Christmas Day.

Because she believes things are moving too fast with Tony.

Because she has promised Tony she would attend Christmas Eve dinner instead.

So she can serve Christmas dinner at the church hall.

2.

Who sets Eilis straight about her marriage and her responsibilities? (from Part Four)

Jim.

Nancy.

George Sheridan.

Miss Kelly.

3.

According to Father Flood, what is his parish in Brooklyn predominantly like in terms of makeup? (from Part One)

Russian Orthodox.

Irish Catholic.

Italian Catholic.

American Catholic.

4.

Why does Frank declare he hates Irish people at dinner with Eilis? (from Part Three (Section 1: Pages 97 - 153))

Because the Irish have no idea how to properly cook pasta.

Because some Irish kids stole his lunch.

Because Frank doesn't want to admit how much he loves Irish cooking in front of his Italian mother.

Because some Irish kids beat up Maurice once.

5.

Why does Tony request Eilis marry him before returning to Ireland? (from Part Three (Section 2: Pages 154 - 208))

Because he wants to go with her.

To ensure the paperwork will be in order for tax season.

Because he wants to sleep with her before she leaves.

To ensure she will come back.

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