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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 Dun Lagohaire?
(a) a harbor miles from Dublin
(b) a school near Knockglen
(c) a shop in Knockglen
(d) an estate outside Knockglen

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

3. What does Emily hope for her daughter?
(a) that she will become an actress
(b) that she will become a doctor
(c) that she will stay home and help her
(d) that she will marry a rich man

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

5. What does Nan wrangle out of her father, Brian?
(a) a generous monthly allowance
(b) a new pair of shoes
(c) her university tution
(d) a ride to Dublin

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Instead of the blue velvet dress, what does Benny receive?

3. Trying to hide her resentment of having to come home each night from university, how does Annabell interpret Benny's responses?

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

5. What does Benny have trouble finding out about?

(see the answer key)

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