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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Eilis's first Christmas serving at Father Flood's dinner, how many potatoes is everyone allowed?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

2. What color cardigan is Rose wearing at the beginning of Part I?
(a) Blue.
(b) White.
(c) Pink.
(d) Cream.

3. Before Eilis goes in Part I, how often has she been to seven o'clock mass?
(a) 3 times.
(b) Twice.
(c) Once.
(d) 4 times.

4. What is Jim Farrell's mother's maiden name?
(a) Duggan.
(b) Lynch.
(c) Murphy.
(d) Doyle.

5. How many years will Eilis need to attend Brooklyn College to get a good job?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

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

7. How old does Eilis think that her roommate on board ship might be?
(a) 20-25.
(b) 25-30.
(c) 20-30.
(d) 30-40.

8. What was Miss Kelly's nickname in school?
(a) Freckles.
(b) Nettles.
(c) Dog face.
(d) Piglet.

9. 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) William.
(c) Pat.
(d) Martin.

10. What is Eilis's law instructor's name?
(a) Kuntzman.
(b) Abrahamson.
(c) Rosenblum.
(d) Berkovitz.

11. Where was Mrs. Kehoe's husband from?
(a) Glenbrien.
(b) Kilmore Quay.
(c) The Harrow.
(d) Cloughbawn.

12. Before Eilis sails to America, how many times has she used a shower?
(a) Never.
(b) Three times.
(c) Once.
(d) Twice.

13. Where do Eilis's brothers work?
(a) London.
(b) Dublin.
(c) Birmingham.
(d) Roscommon.

14. What are Mrs. Keohoe's daily topics at dinner?
(a) News from Ireland.
(b) Changing fashions and new trends.
(c) Her children.
(d) Her friends.

15. What is Miss Kelly's first name?
(a) Bridget.
(b) Nelly.
(c) Rachel.
(d) Anna.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many days does Father Flood arrange for Mrs. Kehoe to pack a lunch for Eilis her first week of classes?

3. Where does Eilis go for a physical so she can travel to America?

4. What time does Father Flood arrive on the second day that Eilis shows up sad at work?

5. What color dress is Nancy wearing when they go to dance on Sunday night the first day that Eilis has worked for Miss Kelly?

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