Dubliners Summary

1)

Where did Corley meet his girlfriend? (from "Two Gallants")

In a pub.

At a bus stop.

In church.

Under Waterhouse's clock.

2)

What is the name of Gabriel's wife? (from "The Dead")

Anne.

Gretta.

Julia.

Kelly.

3)

In "The Boarding House," where is Mrs. Mooney's butcher shop? (from "The Boarding House")

Near Spring Gardens.

Near Belfast.

Behind a football stadium.

Adjacent to the Catholic church.

4)

What does Lenehan eat? (from "Two Gallants")

Beef stew.

Fish and chips.

Tea and biscuits.

Peas and ginger beer.

5)

What object does Mr. Doran polish several times because of his nervousness? (from "The Boarding House")

A silver spoon.

A wine glass.

His glasses.

His watch.

6)

What does Farrington, the protagonist of "Counterparts," do for a living? (from "Counterparts")

He washes cars.

He copies documents by hand.

He bakes bread.

He runs a publishing company.

7)

Which poet does Gabriel plan to quote in his speech? (from "The Dead")

Shakespeare.

Wordsworth.

Keats.

Browning.

8)

After the party has dispersed, Gabriel, Mary Jane, and several other characters hear which character singing? (from "The Dead")

Freddy Malins.

Miss Ivors.

Bartell D'Arcy.

Aunt Kate.

9)

How does Little Chandler attempt to stop the baby's crying? (from "A Little Cloud")

He recites poetry.

He sings a lullabye.

He begins to cry too.

He yells.

10)

For whom does Mr. Mooney work after he and Mrs. Mooney separate? (from "The Boarding House")

The undertaker.

The priest.

The sheriff.

The baker.

11)

What is in the middle of the room in "Ivy Day in the Committee Room"? (from "Ivy Day in the Committee Room")

A couch.

Two large lamps.

A chair.

A small table.

12)

Which sport do Farrington and his friends engage in to prove their strength? (from "Counterparts")

Arm wrestling.

Weight lifting.

Soccer.

Boxing.

13)

In "The Boarding House," where does Mr. Doran work? (from "The Boarding House")

In a university.

In a wine merchant's office.

In the church office.

On the railroad.

14)

Who serves as the accompanist for the second half of the Saturday concert in "A Mother"? (from "A Mother")

Miss Healy.

Mr. Holohan.

Mr. Fitzpatrick.

Miss Kearney.

15)

At what time do Corley and Lenehan reunite? (from "Two Gallants")

Midnight.

Noon.

8:00 PM.

10:30 PM.

16)

Where does Mr. Duffy go after hearing of Mrs. Sinico's death? (from "A Painful Case")

A pub.

To Mrs. Sinico's house.

Home.

A church.

17)

When does the Committee plan to give Miss Kearney the second half of her earnings? (from "A Mother")

The Tuesday following the last concert.

In two weeks.

Within the month.

Immediately after the last concert.

18)

What does Maria touch when she is playing the game with the blindfold? (from "Clay")

A piece of candy.

One of the children.

A liquid material.

A teddy bear.

19)

What is Mr. Power's first name? (from "Grace")

Robert.

Jack.

Sean.

Malone.

20)

According to Gabriel's speech, who are "the Three Graces of the Dublin musical world"? (from "The Dead")

Gretta, Miss Ivors, and Kelly.

Aunt Kate, Aunt Julia, and Mary Jane.

Aunt Kate, Miss Ivors, and Mrs. Malins.

Mrs. Conroy, Miss Ivors, and Mary Jane.

21)

What is Annie wearing in the photograph Little Chandler sees on the table? (from "A Little Cloud")

Fishing boots.

An aviator's helmet.

A white summer dress.

A blue blouse.

22)

What does Mr. Duffy have for lunch every day? (from "A Painful Case")

Lager beer and arrowroot biscuits.

Corned beef and cabbage.

Ale and a plate of peas.

Tea and scones.

23)

Mr. Alleyne's accent signifies that he comes from where? (from "Counterparts")

Scotland.

New York City.

North of Ireland.

London.

24)

At the end of "A Painful Case," what does Mr. Duffy hear? (from "A Painful Case")

Two children playing.

Mrs. Sinico's voice.

Silence.

A violin playing Mozart.

25)

What song is the harpist playing in "Two Gallants"? (from "Two Gallants")

"Silent, O Moyle"

"Scotland the Brave"

"Danny Boy"

"God Save the Queen"

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