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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. Why is Benny unusual in her community?

2. What does Eve say any boy who loves her will have to endure?

3. Why does Eve introduce herself to Benny in the reading room?

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

5. What is it about Eve that makes Benny jealous?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Benny tell Jack she is Cinderella?

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

3. When does the friendship begin between Benny and Eve?

4. How does Nan react when Eve tells her all about Westward?

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

6. How does Jack learn what happened in the accident?

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

8. Why is Nan not really interested in the boys from school?

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

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

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 The Psychology of Sean. First, contrast how Sean ingratiates himself with Eddie but the young Benny and Eve instinctively dislike him; Next, discuss his lack of conscience as he systematically embezzles money from Eddie; Finally, show his opportunistic marriage to Mrs. Healy. Conclude with your evaluation of how Binchy deals with his character.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on The Influence of Younger Generations. First, deal with the character of Clodagh and how she impacts Peggy Pine's business which, in turn, changes business in other establishments. Next, deal with her impact on Benny whose life is changed by wearing Clodagh's low cut gown. Finally, show how Clodagh and Fonzie begin to break down prejudices by wearing Clodagh's fashions. Conclude with an observation about how towns tend to dry up when all the young generation leaves.

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