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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Benny put off taking Nan to see Eve?
(a) she wants to keep her friends apart
(b) she is afraid Eve will like her better
(c) she thinks it will tire Eve out too much
(d) she is not sure how Eve will react to a beautiful girl

2. Benny and Eve are going to Dublin to study, but where is Eve going instead of the university?
(a) a convent to work for the Mother Superior
(b) a convent to become a nun
(c) a convent to teach small children
(d) a convent to study to be a secretary

3. What comment does Aengus make about Benny's dress?
(a) she's popping out of it
(b) it's definitely her color
(c) it looks like the prow of a ship
(d) it's the best dress at the party

4. Who does Benny's father send Patsy to bring to the house?
(a) Dr. Johnson
(b) Sean Walsh
(c) Mother Francis
(d) the parish priest

5. Who does Eve meet at Westlands she had known nothing about?
(a) the new cook
(b) her cousin, Heather
(c) her grandmother
(d) Simon Westward

6. Why does Eve resent the Westward family who are her relatives?
(a) because of their lavish lifestyle in Westlands
(b) because they want to tell her what to do
(c) because they are Protestants
(d) becase they do not approve of Benny

7. What is Aidan's joke that does not amuse Eve?
(a) that she is turning into another Nan
(b) that they will have lots of grandshildren
(c) that she can't be seen when she walks with Benny
(d) that he met her in bed

8. What is the argument about between Nan and her father Brian?
(a) her going out with so many boys
(b) her spending too much money
(c) her use of too much makeup
(d) her studying upstairs in her room

9. Why does Eve cultivate a friendship with Nan?
(a) she thinks Nan gives her nice gifts
(b) she thinks Nan helps her meet boys
(c) she thinks Nan helps her fit in
(d) she thinks Nan is more honest than Benny

10. What does Jack say that surprises Benny when he invites her to lunch the day after the dance?
(a) he wants her to get to know his mother
(b) it will just be the two of them
(c) he has her modesty vest
(d) he got her number from Rosemary

11. What does Mrs. Hegarty say about Eve's impact on the house?
(a) she knew it would be a mistake to invite Eve
(b) she worries about what the boys might do with Eve
(c) she says Eve should work more and talk less
(d) she should have brought in females a long time ago

12. What opinion do Eve and Benny have of Sean?
(a) they do not like him
(b) they want to marry him
(c) they think he is handsome
(d) they think he is funny

13. What does Benny see in the mirror after trying on the new clothes?
(a) a large child ready to leave for school
(b) a large child with a red face wearing a jumper
(c) a large girl who looks like a clown
(d) a large girl who looks slimmer in the new clothes

14. Who does Eve get to help her with her chores at Mrs. Hegarty's boardinghouse?
(a) some of her classmates
(b) three male roomers
(c) Patsy's cousin
(d) a boy who lives next door

15. Why will it be difficult for Benny and Eve to see each other in Dublin?
(a) Eve is not allowed to go out of the convent
(b) Eve's classes are all at night
(c) Benny cannot enter the convent
(d) Benny has to return to her home every night

Short Answer Questions

1. What exposes Benny's lack of sophistication when asked to join a Dutch party?

2. What do Patsy and Annabel do for Jack's visit?

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

4. Who does Annabel suggest Benny make friends with in Knockglen?

5. What does Nan think about Benny?

(see the answer keys)

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