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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Soldier reply when Pat says he needs to sing something less patriotic?
(a) He only knows patriotic tunes.
(b) He does not want to sing anything else.
(c) He cannot think of anything else.
(d) He would rather not sing.

2. After the Soldier asks for a cigarette and is told there are none, the Officer tells him he will be getting what?
(a) A cup of tea.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Dinner.
(d) Bread and water.

3. How can the song by the Soldier be understood?
(a) As a reference to the influence of America on many in Europe.
(b) As a a reference to his resentment, and British resentment in general, for all non-British.
(c) As a way to show that he has worth.
(d) As a song of love for his Irish captors.

4. How do Meg and the other characters make jokes about the author?
(a) He is actually French.
(b) He is both anti-Irish and anti-British.
(c) He is an American.
(d) He is both pro-Irish and pro-British.

5. What does the Soldier wonder about Teresa?
(a) Where she is from.
(b) Why she is here.
(c) Whether she will bring him his dinner.
(d) Whether she will bring him the tea.

6. As Miss Gilchrist takes a drink to the Soldier, what does the Volunteer do?
(a) He warns her to not get attached to the Soldier.
(b) He tells her to give him the drink instead.
(c) He warns her to sit down and Pat says neither she nor Meg has the right to comment on his situation.
(d) He tells her to stay away from him.

7. What do Meg and Miss Gilchrist tell Pat he needs to reconsider?
(a) His life.
(b) His position.
(c) What he charges for rent.
(d) His haircut.

8. What kind of music is heard?
(a) Irish.
(b) Rock and roll.
(c) Pop.
(d) Rap.

9. About which soldier is the article talking?
(a) The Irish one.
(b) The British one.
(c) A French soldier.
(d) An American soldier.

10. How does Pat respond when the Officer asks if Teresa can be trusted?
(a) Pat is not sure she can be trusted.
(b) Pat assures him that she can be trusted.
(c) Pat says she cannot be trusted.
(d) Pat hopes she can be trusted.

11. What does Miss Gilchrist think about the Royal Family?
(a) She detests them.
(b) She is fond of them.
(c) She is jealous of them.
(d) She wants to be a part of the family.

12. What does Teresa give the Soldier?
(a) A Bible.
(b) A crucifix.
(c) A sacred medallion of the Virgin Mary.
(d) A hug.

13. What does the Officer do after Pat calls him?
(a) He ignores him.
(b) He takes the Soldier out.
(c) He tells Pat to stay quiet.
(d) He orders an escort for the Soldier.

14. What do Princess Grace, Mulleady, and other tenants come in to do?
(a) To offer support.
(b) To taunt the prisoner.
(c) To help the prisoner.
(d) Try to catch a glimpse of the prisoner.

15. Of what does Pat tell the Soldier he has no reason to fear?
(a) Being killed.
(b) Being tortured.
(c) Suffering.
(d) Dying.

Short Answer Questions

1. Teresa catches the Soldier looking around the room, and at first he says he is only looking for an ashtray, but then admits what?

2. How does the scene end?

3. When Meg is finished, what is Pat's comment?

4. As Pat offers the Volunteer and the Soldier a drink, what does the Soldier demand?

5. Why can neither the Soldier or the Volunteer go?

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