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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much is the dowry Mr. Kearney saves for his daughters?
(a) One hundred pounds.
(b) One thousand crowns.
(c) Ten shillings.
(d) Two hundred pounds.

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

4. What are all Joe's children wearing?
(a) Denim overalls.
(b) Their Sunday clothes.
(c) Halloween costumes.
(d) Play clothes.

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

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

7. How many children does Farrington have?
(a) One.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

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

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

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

11. What does Little Chandler have to drink in "A Little Cloud"?
(a) Beer.
(b) Rum.
(c) Red wine.
(d) Whiskey and water.

12. After delivering the object the men of "Ivy Day in the Committee Room" are expecting, what does the servant boy ask for?
(a) An apology.
(b) Bottles.
(c) A tip.
(d) A bite to eat.

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

14. Which adjective is used to describe the constable in "Grace"?
(a) Immense.
(b) Lanky.
(c) Severe.
(d) Coquettish.

15. For which cause would Gallaher choose to marry?
(a) Money.
(b) Fame.
(c) Love.
(d) Security.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the setting as "Grace" begins?

3. What does Farrington eat after he has his drink?

4. To what school does Old Jack send his son?

5. How much is Miss Kearney supposed to receive for her work with the concerts?

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