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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mother Francis arrange for Eve and Kit to be alone together?
(a) to solve both their problems involving the boarding house
(b) to let them discuss feelings about Mother Francis
(c) to get them angry enough to quarrel
(d) to let them both have a good cry

2. Who does Nan leave to come speak with Benny?
(a) Annabel
(b) a teacher
(c) some boys
(d) Brian

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

4. What is Frank Hegarty proud of?
(a) his motorbike
(b) his part time job
(c) his family mansion
(d) his good looks

5. What does Brian complain about Nan studying upstairs?
(a) he never gets to see her
(b) the extra electricity bill for heating her room
(c) her snobbishness with the rest of the family
(d) she is not influencing her siblings

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Benny's dilemma at the hospital?

2. Why is Annabel happy knowing where Benny is that morning?

3. To whom does Benny turn when she suspects that Sean has been stealing from her father's shop?

4. What funny thing does the Protestant Heather want to know about nuns?

5. What is Dun Lagohaire?

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