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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Benny do when she goes on a walk with Eve?

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

3. Who does Jack Foley meet in the hospital?

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

5. Who does Nan leave to come speak with Benny?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are two surprises Eve gets when she visits Westlands?

3. Describe the problem arising over Eve's future education.

4. How is Jack entertained in Knockglen?

5. Explain Kit Hegarty's fear about her only son.

6. Why does Clodagh tell Fonzie not to write her any more letters?

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

8. Explain why Brian wants Nan to study downstairs with her brothers.

9. How does Nan get a generous allowance from her father, Brian Mahon, when she starts at the university?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on Dealing With Death in Circle of Friends. First, describe how Kit needs Mother Francis' help to deal with the death of her son, Frank; and next, describe how Benny and Annabel deal with Eddie's death by depending on each other. Conclude with the part good friendships play during times of tragedy.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on Negative Effects of Stern Religion. Mother Clare is your example for this essay. (1) Note Mother Clare's opinion that Mother Francis is too lenient with Eve. (2) Point out Eve's dislike for Mother Clare, even trying to deal with her as a Wise Woman should. (3) Discuss how Mother Clare's sternness appears to be motivated to some extent by jealousy. Conclude your essay with a discussion about how unwillingness to compromise drives wedges between people.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on Paying the Piper. The essay should center on Jack. Three main points are his looks and athletic ability that have many girls around him all the time; his failure to seduce Benny and substituting the opportunistic Nan; followed by his loss of Benny. Conclude with the generality that people pay for their mistakes.

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