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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. Who is the king during "Ivy Day in the Committee Room"?
(a) King Charles V.
(b) King Edward VII.
(c) King James XIII.
(d) King Richard IV.

2. What had Annie requested that Little Chandler bring home?
(a) Tea.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Eggs.
(d) Milk.

3. What is the setting as "Clay" begins?
(a) An art studio.
(b) A kitchen.
(c) A church.
(d) A bedroom.

4. What is the weather like on Saturday in "A Mother"?
(a) Rainy.
(b) Snowy.
(c) Clear.
(d) Windy.

5. Which sport do Farrington and his friends engage in to prove their strength?
(a) Arm wrestling.
(b) Weight lifting.
(c) Boxing.
(d) Soccer.

Short Answer Questions

1. When she was still single, what did Mrs. Kearney do instead of falling in love?

2. In "Ivy Day at the Committee Room", what are the men expecting to arrive at any moment with?

3. In "A Mother," how many concerts does Miss Kearney agree to play?

4. What does Mr. Alleyne's head resemble?

5. At the end of "A Painful Case," what does Mr. Duffy hear?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Little Chandler handle his crying baby?

2. What happens when Mrs. Kearney demands that the Eire Abu Society fulfill their part of the contract?

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

4. Describe Little Chandler's appearance.

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

6. What is the relationship between Maria, Joe, and Alphy in "Clay"?

7. How does Mrs. Sinico die?

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

9. Describe the quality of the concerts.

10. Describe Farrington's relationship with his family.

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