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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nan think about Benny?
(a) she is foolish for not standing up for herself
(b) she is not like the rest of the group
(c) she is too protective of Eve
(d) she is overweight and scares the boys away

2. What does Lilly think about Aidan's parents?
(a) they have bad voices
(b) they are impressive
(c) they look ratty
(d) they don't fit in with her society

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

4. Who is the male character introduced in this chapter who lives in comparative luxury and loves rugby?
(a) Simon Westward
(b) John Folley
(c) Jack Folley
(d) Kerry Folley

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Jack give his mother for inviting so many girls to their sherry party?

2. What does Benny see in the mirror after trying on the new clothes?

3. How does Benny get Clodagh's dress past her parents?

4. What is Benny hoping for from her parents?

5. What does Eve tell Benny about Kit?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the hope and the reality about Benny's new dress for the party.

2. How is Jack entertained in Knockglen?

3. What is Eve wearing at the dance that gets her many compliments?

4. How does Benny learn the name of the driver of the car involved in the accident?

5. Why does Dr. Foley ask his son Jack to drive him to Knockglen?

6. Detail what portends a future problem in the novel.

7. What is Nan's comment when Benny cannot stay for Frank's funeral and has to take the bus back home?

8. What bothers Benny at the party and dance when she wears the dress Clodagh made for her?

9. Why are Benny and Eve in the Healy Hotel and what are they doing?

10. What develops for Eve as a result of the accident?

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