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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Boarding House".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Eveline?
(a) Twenty-one.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Twenty-two.
(d) Nineteen.

2. In "Eveline," what was the destination of Frank's first trip as a sailor?
(a) Canada.
(b) Panama.
(c) New York.
(d) Patagonia.

3. In "The Sisters," who helped the dead man's sisters deal with the funeral arrangements?
(a) The narrator's aunt.
(b) Father Flynn.
(c) Old Cotter.
(d) Father O'Rourke.

4. In "The Sisters" what is tied to the door knocker of the shop?
(a) A rosary.
(b) A "closed" sign.
(c) Two chrysanthemums.
(d) A crape bouquet.

5. In "After the Race," which of the four men in the car is happy because of having had a good lunch?
(a) Villona.
(b) O'Brien.
(c) Doyle.
(d) Father Flynn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Over dinner in "After the Race," Villona discusses the beauty of which type of music?

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

3. What color is Mr. Doran's beard?

4. What does Eveline hold on to while she makes her decision to stay in Dublin?

5. What food items does Mrs. Mooney lock up after breakfast?

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