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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 type of literature does Little Chandler like?
(a) Nonfiction.
(b) Westerns.
(c) Romance novels.
(d) Poetry.

2. In "A Little Cloud," how long has it been since Little Chandler has seen Gallaher?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Eight years.
(c) Three hours.
(d) Twenty years.

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

4. What does Mr. Alleyne's head resemble?
(a) A wolverine's head.
(b) A mushroom.
(c) A basketball.
(d) An egg.

5. What does Farrington's son offer to do by way of apology for offending Farrington?
(a) Get a job.
(b) Say a Hail Mary.
(c) Feed the pigs.
(d) Rebuild the fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Little Cloud," where do Little Chandler and Gallaher meet to have a drink?

2. Of whom does the poem in "Ivy Day in the Committee Room" speak?

3. What do the two neighbor girls of "Clay" bring to share with everyone?

4. As "Ivy Day in the Committee Room" opens, what is Old Jack using to tend the fire?

5. Which night does the Committee of "A Mother" plan to present the best concert?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Clay", how do Maria's acquaintances think of Maria?

2. Describe Farrington's relationship with his family.

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

4. In "A Painful Case," what is Mr. Duffy's daily routine?

5. What do Mr. Duffy and Mrs. Sinico do when they visit?

6. How does Farrington spend his evening?

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

8. Describe Little Chandler's appearance.

9. Describe Mr. O'Connor's appearance in "Ivy Day in the Committee Room".

10. Describe the quality of the concerts.

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