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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the matron in "Clay" call Maria one day?

2. At the end of "Clay," what is Joe unable to find?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Farrington spend his evening?

2. How does Mrs. Sinico die?

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

4. Describe the quality of the concerts.

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

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

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

8. Describe Mr. Holohan's work ethic in comparison to Mrs. Kearney's work ethic.

9. Describe Mr. Alleyne from the story, "Counterparts".

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Father Flynn's demise as depicted in "The Sisters." In what ways was his death related to his faith? Be sure to discuss the incident with the chalice and the later incident of his laughing in the confessional booth.

Essay Topic 2

How does Little Chandler in "A Little Cloud" compare to Farrington in "Counterparts"? Which of their behaviors are similar, and which are different? To what extent? Can you imagine Little Chandler becoming a person like Farrington later in life? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the personalities of Mr. Duffy and Mrs. Sinico from "A Painful Case." Why do you think they become friends? What areas of common ground do they have? Do you think Mr. Duffy recognizes Mrs. Sinico as a separate person, or does she essentially just help him hear himself talk? Why do they eventually part ways? Support your answers by expounding on the two characters' personalities, as the text portrays them.

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