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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Benny hoping for from her parents?
(a) a velvet dress and pretty shoes
(b) a ring and a locket
(c) a set of Nancy Drew books
(d) a pony and cart

2. Why does Benny invite Eve Malone to her party?
(a) to get more gifts
(b) to spite her snobbish friends
(c) her mother makes her
(d) to feel superior to someone

3. Who is Emily Mahon's beautiful daughter?
(a) Nan
(b) Kit
(c) Patsy
(d) Eve

4. How old is Benny at the beginning of the novel?
(a) twenty
(b) fifteen
(c) twelve
(d) ten

5. Why did Eve's family not take her in after her parents died?
(a) because they are Protestants
(b) because Eve was illegitimate
(c) because they are greedy
(d) because Eve is Protestant

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Frank Hegarty proud of?

2. What does Eve tell Benny that she does not believe?

3. What is Dun Lagohaire?

4. Why does Eve say Mrs. Healy doesn't like them now?

5. Why is Eve's estranged grandfather in a wheelchair?

(see the answer key)

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