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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Mr. Duffy and Mrs. Sinico meet for the last time in "A Painful Case"?
(a) In Mrs. Sinico's front parlor.
(b) At a cakeshop.
(c) At a restaurant.
(d) In a park.

2. Mr. Duffy has a book of whose poetry at one end of his bookshelf?
(a) Keats.
(b) Browning.
(c) Shakespeare.
(d) Wordsworth.

3. One of the onlookers in "Grace" admits to having served the protagonist what?
(a) A large plate of fish and chips.
(b) Some painkillers.
(c) A small rum.
(d) A bottle of wine.

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

5. Which Pope do the men of "Grace" commend as intellectual and highly admirable?
(a) Pope Leo XIII.
(b) Pope Paul VI.
(c) Pope John XXIII.
(d) Pope Pius IX.

6. What city does Gallaher strongly recommend that Little Chandler visit?
(a) Florence.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Paris.
(d) London.

7. What does Mr. Duffy do for a living?
(a) He is a bank cashier.
(b) He runs a pub.
(c) He walks dogs.
(d) He writes poetry.

8. Which sport do Farrington and his friends engage in to prove their strength?
(a) Boxing.
(b) Arm wrestling.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Weight lifting.

9. When "Ivy Day in the Committee Room" introduces Mr. O'Connor, what is he doing?
(a) Reading a newspaper.
(b) Listening to the radio.
(c) Rolling a cigarette.
(d) Opening a bottle of wine.

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

11. How much money does Farrington receive when he pawns his watch?
(a) Two pounds.
(b) Six shillings.
(c) Fifteen pounds.
(d) A sovereign.

12. What does Maria touch when she is playing the game with the blindfold?
(a) One of the children.
(b) A teddy bear.
(c) A piece of candy.
(d) A liquid material.

13. According to "A Mother," who is the secretary of the Eire Abu Society?
(a) Mr. Hynes.
(b) Mrs. Kearney.
(c) Mr. Fitzpatrick.
(d) Mr. Fitzgerald.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Little Cloud," how long has it been since Little Chandler has seen Gallaher?

2. What had Annie requested that Little Chandler bring home?

3. In what month does "Ivy Day in the Committee Room" take place?

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

5. What are all Joe's children wearing?

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