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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. On which street does the narrator of "Araby" live?
(a) Main Street.
(b) North Richmond Street.
(c) South Ringsend.
(d) Grand Avenue.

2. As Joyce mentions in "The Boarding House," what sits on the mantelpiece?
(a) A pearl rosary.
(b) A portrait of Mrs. Mooney's father.
(c) A china plate.
(d) A clock.

3. Who bought the field in which Eveline used to play?
(a) A priest.
(b) A man from Belfast.
(c) A man from Edinburgh.
(d) The narrator's neighbor.

4. In "Two Gallants," where had Lenehan spent the afternoon?
(a) In the hospital.
(b) In a pub.
(c) In a barber shop.
(d) At work.

5. Where did Corley meet his girlfriend?
(a) In a pub.
(b) In church.
(c) At a bus stop.
(d) Under Waterhouse's clock.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Araby," who visits the narrator's house for tea?

2. The narrator of "Araby" mentions that the girl fidgets with which accessory while she talks to him?

3. In what profession does Doyle's father became wealthy?

4. In "The Boarding House," where does Mr. Doran work?

5. In "The Boarding House," where is Mrs. Mooney's butcher shop?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Old Cotter think children should spend time with other children rather than befriending old men?

2. Describe Eveline's father.

3. Describe Frank from the story, "Eveline".

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

5. What change is Eveline considering?

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

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

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

9. At the end of the story, "Two Gallants," what does the object in Corley's hand signify?

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

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