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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Joe buy the purse that he gave to Maria?
(a) New York City.
(b) Belfast.
(c) London.
(d) Dublin.

3. What does Mr. Alleyne's head resemble?
(a) An egg.
(b) A wolverine's head.
(c) A mushroom.
(d) A basketball.

4. Which scent does the desk in "A Painful Case" NOT contain?
(a) Pencils.
(b) Apples.
(c) New paper.
(d) A bottle of gum.

5. Who comes to look for Mr. Fanning in "Ivy Day in the Committee Room"?
(a) Mr. O'Connor.
(b) Mr. Fanning's wife.
(c) Father Keon.
(d) Father Malone.

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

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

8. In "Clay," when Maria has visitors, what does she give them?
(a) Tea and cookies.
(b) Pencils with the name of her company printed on them.
(c) Cuttings from her plants.
(d) Wine.

9. How old is Mrs. Sinico when she dies in "A Painful Case"?
(a) Fifty-two.
(b) Thirty-nine.
(c) Forty-three.
(d) Sixty.

10. What is the setting as "Grace" begins?
(a) The courthouse.
(b) The seaside.
(c) A restroom.
(d) The protagonist's home.

11. What name does Mr. Alleyne call Farrington after Farrington makes a snide remark?
(a) "Insubordinate lowlife."
(b) "Impertinent ruffian."
(c) "Foolish waste of space."
(d) "Abominable, uneducated scum."

12. 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.

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

14. What is the setting as "Clay" begins?
(a) An art studio.
(b) A church.
(c) A kitchen.
(d) A bedroom.

15. What does Mr. Duffy do every evening for dessert?
(a) Takes a hot bath.
(b) Reads a newspaper.
(c) Eats a piece of pie.
(d) Drinks a cup of tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the Committee plan to give Miss Kearney the second half of her earnings?

2. In "A Little Cloud," where do Little Chandler and Gallaher meet to have a drink?

3. Where do Mr. Duffy and Mrs. Sinico meet for the last time in "A Painful Case"?

4. What does Maria touch when she is playing the game with the blindfold?

5. In what month does "Counterparts" take place?

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