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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which church does Patrick visit in Chapter 17?
(a) Dublin's.
(b) Whisker's.
(c) London's.
(d) Tyreelin's.

2. What is "mickey money"?
(a) Poorly invested money.
(b) Blackmail money.
(c) Found money.
(d) Stolen money.

3. How does Patrick try to calm Martina down in Chapter 29?
(a) By slapping her.
(b) By hugging her.
(c) By yelling at her.
(d) By shaking her.

4. When did Patrick meet Irwin?
(a) When their brothers met at school.
(b) When he was mourning the death of his brother.
(c) When she was mourning the death of her brother.
(d) When he got separated from his brother at the store.

5. Where does Patrick put his short story in Chapter 7?
(a) His father's mailbox.
(b) His father's car door.
(c) The trash.
(d) A church pew.

6. What does Patrick learn about British soldiers at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) They have shot people in Derry.
(b) They have taken prisoners in Dublin.
(c) They are going into Scotland.
(d) They are stealing Irish weapons.

7. What does Father Bernard believe is missing from his Christmas masses?
(a) Stories.
(b) Crowds.
(c) Passion.
(d) Songs.

8. In Chapter 13, why do the bikers try to attack Patrick?
(a) Because he spilled a drink on them.
(b) Because he is a cross-dresser.
(c) Because he is loud mouthed.
(d) Because he hit them first.

9. In Chapter 11, what does Patrick consider doing after the IRA interrogate him?
(a) Reporting Irwin.
(b) Leaving Tyreelin.
(c) Turning in Charlie.
(d) Joining the IRA.

10. What ends Patrick's relationship with Mr. Teat, or Dummy?
(a) Dummy moves away.
(b) Dummy dies.
(c) Dummy's wife finds out.
(d) Dummy never calls again.

11. What type of march is Irwin involved with in Chapter 10?
(a) Pro-communism march.
(b) Anti-internment march.
(c) Anti-abortion march.
(d) Pro-war march.

12. Who did Terence believe Patrick wanted to become?
(a) Father Bernard.
(b) Eily Bergin.
(c) Whiskers.
(d) Caroline.

13. Why does Patrick not leave Tyreelin?
(a) He begins a relationship with Jojo.
(b) He gets a phone call from Finn telling him to stay.
(c) He can't afford to move.
(d) He receives a letter from a secret admirer.

14. What does Silky String do with a silky string?
(a) Tie it around Patrick's finger.
(b) Tickle Patrick.
(c) Choke Patrick.
(d) Tie Patrick's hands together.

15. In Chapter 13, what does Charlie read "The Mercy Sound" to?
(a) A telegraph pole.
(b) A parking meter.
(c) A trash can.
(d) A horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 25, who is Patrick's landlady?

2. What does Patrick's landlady confide in him in Chapter 25?

3. What makes Patrick decide to head to Piccadilly Circus?

4. In Chapter 21, why does Charlie argue with Irwin?

5. In Chapter 10, what store do Patrick and Charlie often go to?

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