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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Martin.
(c) Jack.
(d) William.

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

3. Where does Eilis go for a physical so she can travel to America?
(a) Holmestown.
(b) Piercetown.
(c) Ferrysbank.
(d) Wexford.

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

5. 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) Outside.
(d) Bathroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years will Eilis need to attend Brooklyn College to get a good job?

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

3. In Part 1, how long has it been since Nancy's ex-boyfriend showed up with another girl at the Athenaeum?

4. How many other Irish girls have taken classes at Brooklyn College where Father Flood enrolls her?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Mrs. Kehoe's husband?

2. What job does Miss Kelly offer Eilis?

3. What are the first things that Eilis does when she gets to Bartocci's in the morning?

4. What is Miss McAdam, one of Mrs. Kehoe's boarders like?

5. What does Miss Kelly say when Eilis tells her that she is going to America?

6. What hours and days of the week is Eilis to work and does she get any benefits?

7. How does Eilis feel after receiving her first three letters from home?

8. What does Mrs. Kehoe like to talk about?

9. What classes does Father Flood help Eilis enroll in?

10. What is the system for laundering clothes at Mrs. Kehoe's boarding house?

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