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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What episode is Dennis reminded of when the minister tries to bribe him?
(a) When he stopped believing in anything spiritual
(b) When he lost a promotion for taking a bribe
(c) When he dropped out of the church
(d) When he got fired from his first job

2. How do Dennis' kids want Dennis to grieve?
(a) Silently
(b) Privately
(c) The way he wanted to
(d) Noisily

3. What does Billy write on a post card for Maeve?
(a) "The one"
(b) "My forever"
(c) "Beautiful friend"
(d) "Beloved"

4. Which one of the following is not gathered after Billy's funeral?
(a) Dennis
(b) Dan Lynch
(c) Father Shannon
(d) Dennis' daughter

5. What self-centered behavior do Dennis' children exhibit after their mother dies?
(a) They leave to go about their own lives
(b) They leave as soon as she is buried
(c) They don't travel to attend the funeral
(d) They do not call their father

6. The author points out the differences in _________________.
(a) Religions
(b) Generations
(c) The sexes
(d) Jobs

7. What have the neighbors brought to Maeve's house?
(a) Whiskey
(b) Flowers
(c) Casseroles
(d) Chocolate

8. Who would help Maeve get Billy to bed when he was drunk?
(a) Eric
(b) Dennis
(c) Dan
(d) Brian

9. On the night Billy is buried, Dennis' daughter asks him if he still _________________________.
(a) Loves his wife
(b) Struggles with his faith
(c) Wants to live alone
(d) Wants to leave New York

10. What is an important theme in this chapter?
(a) Family
(b) Betrayal
(c) Death
(d) Lies

11. What does Dennis do with the item the minister gives him?
(a) Drops it on the ground
(b) Throws it in the trash
(c) Smashes it against a wall
(d) Puts it in his pocket

12. Eva tells Billy that Mary _____________________________.
(a) Entered the convent
(b) Moved to Italy
(c) Never forgave Eva for her deception
(d) Died a few years ago

13. What does Maeve's father tell Maeve about Billy's asking her to go out after dinner?
(a) He is only looking for sex
(b) He is desperate
(c) He will never contact her again
(d) He is only doing it out of obligation

14. The first time Billy had gone to dinner at Maeve's, she spills ______________ on the floor.
(a) Gravy
(b) Spinach
(c) Corn
(d) Wine

15. Where does Billy stop for directions while driving in Ireland?
(a) A gas station
(b) A grocery store
(c) A cafe
(d) A pub

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dennis do after everyone is notified of Billy's death?

2. Which of the following is not true about Eva's life?

3. What does Maeve do when she hears Dennis' voice?

4. Who helps Maeve with Billy's funeral arrangements?

5. What do Dennis' kids do after his wife dies?

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