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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The old man in "An Encounter" says that young boys can't read some of the works by which author?
(a) Victor Hugo.
(b) Shakespeare.
(c) Lord Lytton.
(d) Sir Walter Scott.

2. What expensive gift did the girlfriend once give Corley?
(a) A pocketwatch.
(b) A bottle of very old wine.
(c) A car.
(d) Two cigars.

3. What does the servant Mary make out of the leftover bread crusts in "The Boarding House"?
(a) Stuffing.
(b) Nothing, because she throws them away.
(c) Croutons.
(d) Bread pudding.

4. In the first paragraph of "The Sisters," the narrator states that he will know if his friend is dead because he will see what in the window?
(a) A ghost.
(b) An old woman wearing black.
(c) A black curtain.
(d) Two candles.

5. In "An Encounter," where do the boys plan to meet for their day of adventure?
(a) In the park next to the school.
(b) At Mahony's house.
(c) The Canal Bridge.
(d) Behind the neighborhood pub.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "After the Race," where do Segouin and Doyle meet each other?

2. In what month does "Two Gallants" take place?

3. What is Villona's country of origin?

4. Where do Eveline and Frank plan to live?

5. What food items does Mrs. Mooney lock up after breakfast?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the narrator of "Araby"'s morning routine.

2. What does Lenehan do for a living?

3. Describe the four men in the French car from the story, "After the Race".

4. What does Lenehan do while Corley is on his date?

5. Describe Mrs. Mooney's business endeavors.

6. Describe what happens when Father Flynn takes snuff.

7. Why is Mr. Doran hesitant to marry Polly?

8. What does Eveline do at the last moment before the ship leaves?

9. What type of people lodge at Mrs. Mooney's establishment?

10. In "An Encounter", what adventurous plan do the boys hatch?

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