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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Ivy Day in the Committee Room".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What song is the harpist playing in "Two Gallants"?
(a) "Silent, O Moyle"
(b) "Danny Boy"
(c) "God Save the Queen"
(d) "Scotland the Brave"

2. How much do Mrs. Mooney's boarders pay per week for room and board?
(a) Fifteen shillings.
(b) A sixpence.
(c) Two shillings.
(d) A pound.

3. Whose picture is above the harmonium in "Eveline"?
(a) The prime minister.
(b) The narrator's brother.
(c) A priest.
(d) The narrator's grandfather.

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

5. What does Eveline hold on to while she makes her decision to stay in Dublin?
(a) Her handbag.
(b) Frank's hand.
(c) Her hat.
(d) The iron railing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of hat does Farrington wear while he walks to the pub?

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

3. In "Two Gallants," where had Lenehan spent the afternoon?

4. Who is the king during "Ivy Day in the Committee Room"?

5. What is the name of the American in "After the Race"?

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