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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mary's employer will let Mary and Eva go out with Billy and Dennis if ___________________________.

2. Who do Billy and Dennis tell about Billy's learning the truth about Eva?

3. What does Dennis tell Billy about Eva?

4. Whose funeral has just been held at the beginning of Chapter 1?

5. Who is visiting Dennis on the day Billy returns from Ireland?

Short Essay Questions

1. What had Sheila's life been like after her parents died?

2. Explain the foreshadowing of Dennis' daughter meeting Matt in Chapter 3.

3. How did Billy meet Maeve?

4. What is revealed about Maeve's history and character in Chapter 6?

5. When does Billy find out the real truth about Eva?

6. How has Dennis' mother, Sheila, finally feel happy in her life?

7. What arrangements has Dennis made to be at the Long Island house when Billy returns from Ireland in 1975?

8. How does Billy's promise to Eva come about?

9. Explain the variances on the theme of love in Chapter 6.

10. Explain the irony of Billy's stopping to see Dennis when he returns from Ireland.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Billy wanted desperately to bring Eva to America not only because he loved her but also because it would improve her quality of life. Describe the experience of Eva and her family in Ireland. Why would they have wanted to come to America? Was Billy's dream feasible at all? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The role of the family--especially an Irish family--is an important element in this story. Cite three examples noting the role of the family in general. Then cite three examples that showcase characteristics of an Irish family in America.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Billy Lynch. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Billy?

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