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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Rose and Eilis have lunch together before Eilis takes the taxi to the boat in Liverpool?
(a) Gresham Hotel.
(b) Wyatt Hotel.
(c) Willows Tea Room.
(d) Rosehead Tea Room.

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) Martin.
(b) Pat.
(c) William.
(d) Jack.

3. What is Rose carrying when Eilis sees her coming home from work at the beginning of Part I?
(a) Groceries.
(b) Cloth bag.
(c) Books.
(d) New leather handbag.

4. How many lodgers are at Mrs. Kehoe's boarding house other thanEilis?
(a) Five.
(b) Six.
(c) Eight.
(d) Ten.

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?
(a) Blue.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Lavender.
(d) Cream.

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

7. What is the name of the priest that Rose invites for tea in Part I?
(a) Father Flood.
(b) Father O'Brien.
(c) Father O'Reily.
(d) Father Murphy.

8. What college does Father Flood want to try to get Eilis to attend?
(a) Hunter College.
(b) Brooklyn College.
(c) Bard College.
(d) City College.

9. Why has Father Flood not been coming around to check on Eilis in the first few weeks she has been in America?
(a) He thought she did not want him to.
(b) Mrs. Kehoe asked him not to.
(c) He was too busy.
(d) He had been sick.

10. What does Eilis write and tell her family is her favorite thing about America?
(a) The food.
(b) Her classes.
(c) That the heat is kept on all night.
(d) Her co-workers.

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

12. What does Miss Fortini bring Eilis after speaking to Miss Bartocci on the second day that Eilis is sad at work?
(a) Toast with butter.
(b) Soup.
(c) Sandwich.
(d) Coffee.

13. What does Eilis buy her brothers for Christmas?
(a) Books.
(b) Sweaters.
(c) Watches.
(d) Ties.

14. How often does Georgina go home to Liverpool?
(a) Every other year.
(b) Twice a year.
(c) Once a year.
(d) Every 18 months.

15. What hours does Eilis work at Bartocci's?
(a) 10-7.
(b) 8-5.
(c) 9-6.
(d) 9-5.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Eilis's law instructor's name?

3. How much does Miss Kelly offer to pay Eilis to work in her store one day a week?

4. Where was the lodger, Patty McGuire, born?

5. What day of the week does Miss Kelly want Eilis to work in her store in Part I?

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