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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The night after Eilis's first sale at Bartocci's, what are Patty and Diana modeling that they just purchased?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Coats.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Hats.

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

3. Where was the lodger, Patty McGuire, born?
(a) England.
(b) New York.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Pennsylvania.

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

5. What color uniform does Eilis wear at Bartocci's?
(a) Blue.
(b) Cream.
(c) Brown.
(d) Yellow.

6. Where does Jack work?
(a) Grocery store.
(b) Tea warehouse.
(c) Docks.
(d) Spare-parts warehouse.

7. What day of the week does Miss Kelly want Eilis to work in her store in Part I?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Sunday.

8. How many nights a week does Father Flood think that Eilis should attend classes?
(a) One to two.
(b) Four to five.
(c) Three to four.
(d) Two to Three.

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

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

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

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

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

14. In Part I, how many dances did Nancy say that she danced with George Sheridan?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part I, what classes has Eilis nearly finished?

2. Why does Eilis take note of all the details in the sitting room when she has tea with Mrs. Kehoe there?

3. What is the nationality of the man that Father Flood knows who is willing to give Eilis a job in Brooklyn?

4. Who washes the clothes of the girls who live at Mrs. Kehoe's?

5. What days will Eilis go to her classes at Brooklyn College?

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