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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. What coin does the narrator of "Araby" carry with him on his evening out?
(a) A pound.
(b) A shilling.
(c) A florin.
(d) A sixpence.

2. In "Eveline," what was the destination of Frank's first trip as a sailor?
(a) Canada.
(b) Patagonia.
(c) Panama.
(d) New York.

3. The first paragraph of "Eveline" mentions the smell of which object?
(a) Lye soap.
(b) Baking bread.
(c) Dusty cretonne.
(d) Rusty cast-iron skillet.

4. At the very end of "Two Gallants," what is Corley holding in his hand?
(a) A cookie.
(b) A cigar.
(c) A gold coin.
(d) A watch.

5. Over dinner in "After the Race," Villona discusses the beauty of which type of music?
(a) The opera.
(b) Chamber music.
(c) The Italian sonata.
(d) The English madrigal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the boy from "An Encounter" who plans to go on the adventure but does not end up meeting the other boys?

2. What was Corley's father by trade?

3. What gift did the narrator's aunt used to give the dead man in "The Sisters"?

4. What is the destination of the boys' adventure in "An Encounter"?

5. Who are driving the blue cars in "After the Race"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why can't Miss Mangan go to Araby?

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

4. Describe Mrs. Mooney's business endeavors.

5. What incident led to the decline in Father Flynn's health?

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

7. In "An Encounter", describe the boys' experience with the children they encounter on their adventure.

8. What did Father Flynn hope to do before he died?

9. What happens to Doyle during the card game?

10. What is Mrs. Mooney's plan with regard to Polly and Mr. Doran?

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