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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What time is there a rush of customers on Eilis's first day working at Miss Kelly's?
(a) 8-3.
(b) 11-4.
(c) 9-1.
(d) 10-2.

3. When does Rose go to Dublin for sales to buy clothes?
(a) April and November.
(b) February and September.
(c) May and December.
(d) January and August.

4. 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) Cream.
(b) Lavender.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Blue.

5. Who is to pay for Eilis's passage to America?
(a) She is.
(b) Father Flood.
(c) Her brothers.
(d) Rose.

6. In Part I, what classes has Eilis nearly finished?
(a) French.
(b) Bookkeeping.
(c) Teacher preparation.
(d) Spanish.

7. How long is Rose allowed to stay on the boat Eilis is taking to American before she has to leave?
(a) Half an hour.
(b) 25 minutes.
(c) About an hour.
(d) 15 minutes.

8. How long is Eilis's lunch break at Bartocci's?
(a) 60 minutes.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) 45 minutes.

9. How much does Miss Kelly offer to pay Eilis to work in her store one day a week?
(a) Seven and six.
(b) Five and four.
(c) Ten and two.
(d) Eight and three.

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

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

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

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

14. In Part 1, how long has it been since Nancy's ex-boyfriend showed up with another girl at the Athenaeum?
(a) A year and a half.
(b) A year.
(c) 8 months.
(d) 5 months.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jack work?

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

3. What type of meat do people say is the best sold anywhere and is sold by Miss Kelly?

4. What color cardigan is Rose wearing at the beginning of Part I?

5. Who does Father Flood say is most likely to do Eilis a favor and get her enrolled?

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