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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 does Mr. Duffy always carry while he walks?
(a) A hazel walking stick.
(b) An umbrella.
(c) A pipe.
(d) A newspaper.

2. How much is Miss Kearney supposed to receive for her work with the concerts?
(a) Eight guineas.
(b) Twenty shillings.
(c) Twenty pence.
(d) Two pounds.

3. What is in the middle of the room in "Ivy Day in the Committee Room"?
(a) A chair.
(b) A couch.
(c) Two large lamps.
(d) A small table.

4. What is Annie wearing in the photograph Little Chandler sees on the table?
(a) Fishing boots.
(b) An aviator's helmet.
(c) A white summer dress.
(d) A blue blouse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which drink does Mr. Duggan, the bass player, prefer?

2. What does Mr. Duffy do for a living?

3. In "Clay," what time do the women take tea?

4. Where does Gallaher live?

5. What is the setting as "Clay" begins?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to ruin the relationship between Mr. Duffy and Mrs. Sinico?

2. Describe the game that Maria plays with Joe's family and the neighbor girls.

3. Describe Little Chandler's appearance.

4. Describe Farrington's relationship with his family.

5. What happens when Farrington returns to his desk after the first time in the story Mr. Alleyne reprimands him?

6. How does Little Chandler handle his crying baby?

7. What is the sermon the priest delivers in "Grace"?

8. How does Mrs. Kernan deal with her husband's drinking bouts?

9. What injury does Mr. Kernan sustain in "Grace"?

10. What does Maria buy for Joe and his family, and what happens to those gifts?

(see the answer keys)

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