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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "After the Race".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first paragraph of "The Sisters," the narrator states that he will know if his friend is dead because he will see what in the window?
(a) An old woman wearing black.
(b) A ghost.
(c) Two candles.
(d) A black curtain.

2. What pet name did Frank used to call Eveline?
(a) Poppens.
(b) Buttercup.
(c) Darling.
(d) Bobbie.

3. On the day the narrator wishes to go to Araby, what time does the narrator's uncle get home?
(a) 11:30 AM.
(b) 11:00 PM.
(c) 2:30 PM.
(d) 9:00 PM.

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

5. The narrator of "An Encounter" shouts which name to get his companion's attention so that they can run away from the old man?
(a) O'Donnell.
(b) Sean.
(c) Murphy.
(d) Frankie.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Sisters," Eliza speculates that which object brought about the dead man's demise?

2. In "Araby," who visits the narrator's house for tea?

3. In "An Encounter", what do the two boys eat for lunch?

4. On which street does the narrator of "Araby" live?

5. What sound is coming from the street while Eveline muses over her memories?

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