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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. What does Irwin become in Chapter 7?
(a) A warrior.
(b) A guard.
(c) A marine.
(d) A solider.

2. What does Patrick say to a priest, not knowing who he is in Chapter 17?
(a) "Hello, Daddy."
(b) "You lied."
(c) "Father, where are you."
(d) "Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned."

3. In Chapter 21, why does Charlie argue with Irwin?
(a) Because of his anger.
(b) Because of his involvement with the IRA.
(c) Because of his newspaper articles.
(d) Because of his lack of contact.

4. When Patrick daydreams about having children, how many does he see himself having?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Five.
(c) Ten.
(d) Six.

5. Where is Piccadilly Circus?
(a) Darbyshire.
(b) London.
(c) Northside.
(d) Dublin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Patrick promise not to do in Chapter 4?

2. In Chapter 14, who do Patrick and Charlie watch on television?

3. What is "mickey money"?

4. When do the police interrogate Irwin?

5. What is the name of the village where Chapter 1 takes place?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bert leave Patrick?

2. In Chapter 16, which two memories does Patrick describe?

3. Why do Charlie and Patrick discuss glam rock in Chapter 10?

4. In Chapter 26, what does Patrick remember about Terence?

5. In Chapter 19, who does Patrick want to find?

6. What nickname does Patrick give Laurence, and where does it come from?

7. Why did Father Bernard lose his passion?

8. How does Patrick meet Mr. Teat?

9. What does Patrick do when he visits the church in Chapter 17?

10. What happens to the soldiers in Belfast in Chapter 28?

(see the answer keys)

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