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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Counterparts".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "An Encounter," where do the boys plan to meet for their day of adventure?
(a) In the park next to the school.
(b) At Mahony's house.
(c) The Canal Bridge.
(d) Behind the neighborhood pub.

2. For whom does Mr. Mooney work after he and Mrs. Mooney separate?
(a) The sheriff.
(b) The undertaker.
(c) The priest.
(d) The baker.

3. What does Farrington's son offer to do by way of apology for offending Farrington?
(a) Get a job.
(b) Say a Hail Mary.
(c) Feed the pigs.
(d) Rebuild the fire.

4. What sound is coming from the street while Eveline muses over her memories?
(a) Birds singing.
(b) A street organ.
(c) A backfiring car.
(d) Two drunk men brawling.

5. Over dinner in "After the Race," Villona discusses the beauty of which type of music?
(a) The English madrigal.
(b) The opera.
(c) The Italian sonata.
(d) Chamber music.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Mr. Alleyne call Farrington after Farrington makes a snide remark?

2. What does Farrington eat after he has his drink?

3. In "The Boarding House," where does Mr. Doran work?

4. What is the destination of the boys' adventure in "An Encounter"?

5. What does Farrington, the protagonist of "Counterparts," do for a living?

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