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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. Why does Benny wish she could be like Eve and work in Dublin?
(a) so she could wear low cut dresses
(b) so she could be closer to Jack
(c) so she could hear all the gossip
(d) so she would not get so tired on the bus

2. Who shows up unexpectedly at Kit Hegarty's house?
(a) Jack Foley
(b) Nan
(c) her husband
(d) Mother Clare

3. How has working in the shop changed Annabel?
(a) she looks haggard and confused
(b) she no longer looks depressed
(c) she has gotten very thin
(d) she has gained too much weight

4. What is ironic about Nan and Simon getting together?
(a) they have different religions like Eve's parents
(b) Nan is much taller than Simon
(c) everyone tried to keep them apart
(d) they both think the other one is rich

5. What happens after the confrontation between Eve and Nan at the cottage?
(a) Benny slaps Nan
(b) Eve is arrested
(c) Nan miscarries
(d) Jack calls off the wedding

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Mr. Flood's strange ailment before he is cured?

2. Why does Nan invite Benny to lunch at the Hibernian?

3. What is Simon's response when Nan says they should marry?

4. What is Sean's surprise proposal to the Hogans?

5. Who shows up to drive Eve and Heather on their outing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Thinking about Jack and Nan, how close does Benny come to the real truth?

2. Why does Eve say they have to tell everyone about Jack and Nan?

3. What advice of Nan's does Benny use to dissuade her father from walking her to Eve's party and coming to collect her later?

4. What is the meeting like at the cafe when Kit and Joseph are there?

5. How does Jack show his naivety after being at the cottage three times with Nan?

6. What does Emily find in Nan's room that indicates her ambition to join high society?

7. Why are Eve and Benny not happy with Nan's seeing Simon?

8. How does Benny get home to Knockglen after the news arrives that her father has died?

9. What do Benny and Annabel learn about the lawyer?

10. What does Nan do when she is sure she is pregnant?

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