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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lenehan eat?
(a) Tea and biscuits.
(b) Peas and ginger beer.
(c) Beef stew.
(d) Fish and chips.

2. Where does Mr. Duffy go after hearing of Mrs. Sinico's death?
(a) To Mrs. Sinico's house.
(b) A church.
(c) Home.
(d) A pub.

3. How much does Eveline receive for wages each week?
(a) A sovereign.
(b) Seven shillings.
(c) Three pounds.
(d) Eight pence.

4. What time is it at the conclusion of "After the Race"?
(a) 3:00 AM.
(b) Dusk.
(c) 1:00 AM.
(d) Daybreak.

5. As Joyce mentions in "The Boarding House," what sits on the mantelpiece?
(a) A china plate.
(b) A clock.
(c) A portrait of Mrs. Mooney's father.
(d) A pearl rosary.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "An Encounter," where do the boys plan to meet for their day of adventure?

2. What does the matron in "Clay" call Maria one day?

3. In "Clay," what time do the women take tea?

4. What does Farrington's son offer to do by way of apology for offending Farrington?

5. What game do the men play at the end of "After the Race"?

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