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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 is the nickname that Mr. Holohan has in "A Mother"?
(a) Hoppy Holohan.
(b) Old Lazy.
(c) Holly.
(d) Jumping Jack.

2. What does the matron in "Clay" call Maria one day?
(a) A lazy bum.
(b) A peacemaker.
(c) An ingrate.
(d) An angel from heaven.

3. What does Mr. Duffy have for lunch every day?
(a) Lager beer and arrowroot biscuits.
(b) Corned beef and cabbage.
(c) Tea and scones.
(d) Ale and a plate of peas.

4. How does Little Chandler attempt to stop the baby's crying?
(a) He recites poetry.
(b) He sings a lullabye.
(c) He yells.
(d) He begins to cry too.

5. Who comes to look for Mr. Fanning in "Ivy Day in the Committee Room"?
(a) Father Keon.
(b) Father Malone.
(c) Mr. O'Connor.
(d) Mr. Fanning's wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men of "Ivy Day in the Committee Room" use to open their drinks?

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

3. Which sport do Farrington and his friends engage in to prove their strength?

4. Where does Maria work?

5. What gift does Mr. Fogarty bring for Mr. Kernan in "Grace"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the quality of the concerts.

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

3. Describe Farrington's relationship with his family.

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

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

6. How does Farrington spend his evening?

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

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

9. What is the "plot" the Kernans' friends devise to bring some stability to Mr. Kernan's life?

10. What are Little Chandler's dreams for himself?

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