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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. Who does Jack ask to go with him to the dance?
(a) Nan
(b) several girls
(c) Eve
(d) Benny

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

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

4. Why does Eve say Benny should have a bag in one hand and a drink in the other?
(a) so she can't hide her bosom
(b) to give her something to do with her hands
(c) so she will look sophisticated
(d) so she will feel more confident

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mother Francis hope Eve is treated in Dublin?

2. What does Eve suggest Benny tell Mrs. Healy about why they are in the hotel?

3. Who was Bunty Brown that Mother Francis tells Kit about?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Jack entertained in Knockglen?

2. What do Eve and Heather talk about as they get better acquainted?

3. How does Eve eventually find out about the extent of her injuries?

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

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

6. What happens that makes Benny feel like a little traitor?

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

8. What does Benny learn about how Eve has lived all these years that Benny has pitied her?

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

10. How is Eve's character established early on in the novel?

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