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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Ivy Day at the Committee Room", what are the men expecting to arrive at any moment with?
(a) A newspaper.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Election results.
(d) Beer.

2. What is Annie wearing in the photograph Little Chandler sees on the table?
(a) An aviator's helmet.
(b) Fishing boots.
(c) A white summer dress.
(d) A blue blouse.

3. In "Clay," what time do the women take tea?
(a) 3:00 PM.
(b) 4:00 PM.
(c) 7:00 PM.
(d) 6:00 PM.

4. What is the nickname that Mr. Holohan has in "A Mother"?
(a) Old Lazy.
(b) Hoppy Holohan.
(c) Holly.
(d) Jumping Jack.

5. Who is the king during "Ivy Day in the Committee Room"?
(a) King Charles V.
(b) King James XIII.
(c) King Richard IV.
(d) King Edward VII.

6. In "Ivy Day in the Committee Room," who recites a poem?
(a) Mr. Fanning.
(b) Mr. Henchy.
(c) Mr. O'Connor.
(d) Mr. Hynes.

7. What does the man in the cycling suit in "Grace" give the injured man to revive him?
(a) Cough medicine.
(b) Castor oil.
(c) Smelling salts.
(d) Brandy.

8. What is the weather like on Saturday in "A Mother"?
(a) Snowy.
(b) Rainy.
(c) Windy.
(d) Clear.

9. In "A Mother," how many concerts does Miss Kearney agree to play?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

10. How does Little Chandler attempt to stop the baby's crying?
(a) He yells.
(b) He begins to cry too.
(c) He sings a lullabye.
(d) He recites poetry.

11. What does Farrington, the protagonist of "Counterparts," do for a living?
(a) He bakes bread.
(b) He washes cars.
(c) He runs a publishing company.
(d) He copies documents by hand.

12. What had Annie requested that Little Chandler bring home?
(a) Milk.
(b) Tea.
(c) Eggs.
(d) Coffee.

13. Of whom does the poem in "Ivy Day in the Committee Room" speak?
(a) Parnell.
(b) King Edward VII.
(c) The Pope.
(d) Father Keon.

14. Mr. Alleyne's accent signifies that he comes from where?
(a) North of Ireland.
(b) Scotland.
(c) New York City.
(d) London.

15. What does Mr. Duffy always carry while he walks?
(a) An umbrella.
(b) A newspaper.
(c) A hazel walking stick.
(d) A pipe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mr. Duffy go after hearing of Mrs. Sinico's death?

2. What are all Joe's children wearing?

3. Which night does the Committee of "A Mother" plan to present the best concert?

4. For which cause would Gallaher choose to marry?

5. When "Ivy Day in the Committee Room" introduces Mr. O'Connor, what is he doing?

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