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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Eilis's sister Rose?
(a) 28.
(b) 21.
(c) 25.
(d) 30.

2. Which of Eilis's brothers used to do imitation of the Sunday sermon, radio sports commentators, teachers in school, and other characters in town?
(a) Jack.
(b) Martin.
(c) Pat.
(d) William.

3. What is the priest's mother's maiden name who has tea with Eilis, her mother, and her sister in Part I?
(a) Hatcher.
(b) Rochford.
(c) Gallagher.
(d) Byrne.

4. Where does Miss Fortini send Eilis when Eilis shows up sad for the second day in a row at work?
(a) Staff room.
(b) Lunchroom.
(c) Bathroom.
(d) Outside.

5. How much does Miss Kelly pay Eilis when she has her work an extra day?
(a) Two shillings.
(b) One shilling.
(c) Three shillings.
(d) Four shillings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Miss Kelly's nickname in school?

2. What type of business does Jim Farrell's father own?

3. How many lodgers are at Mrs. Kehoe's boarding house other thanEilis?

4. What does George buy Nancy and Eilis to drink when they are at a dance on the Sunday Eilis first works for Miss Kelly?

5. The night after Eilis receives her first letters from home, what does she call her bedroom at Mrs. Kehoe's?

(see the answer key)

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