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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which neighborhood does Peter join Sylvia at an Italian restaurant?
(a) Smithfield.
(b) Portobello.
(c) Wood Quay.
(d) Temple Bar.

2. Who had slept over at Peter and Sylvia’s home before?
(a) Emily.
(b) Annie.
(c) Molly.
(d) Jennifer.

3. How old is Peter’s father at his death?
(a) 70.
(b) 65.
(c) 75.
(d) 60.

4. Which of the following does Peter eat with Sylvia?
(a) Beignet.
(b) Focaccia.
(c) Fry-bread.
(d) Tortilla.

5. From whom is the epigraph taken?
(a) Wittgenstein.
(b) Frege.
(c) Carnap.
(d) Russell.

6. Whose lithograph had Sylvia gotten in Paris?
(a) Matisse.
(b) Gris.
(c) Braque.
(d) Cézanne.

7. How old is Ivan when the novel begins?
(a) 24.
(b) 21.
(c) 23.
(d) 22.

8. Which of the following bridges does Peter cross on his way to dinner with Sylvia?
(a) Millennium.
(b) O’Connell.
(c) O’Donnell.
(d) Ha'penny.

9. What is the name of Anna’s son?
(a) Charles.
(b) William.
(c) George.
(d) Henry.

10. In what subject does Peter have a graduate degree?
(a) Physics.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Literature.
(d) Psychology.

11. What maneuver does Ivan reflect on being “refuted”?
(a) Queen’s Gambit.
(b) Bishop’s Opening.
(c) Double Muzio.
(d) King’s Gambit.

12. What does Ivan order at the pub after his exhibition in Leitrim?
(a) Cider.
(b) Brandy.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Beer.

13. What is Margaret’s job title?
(a) Janitor.
(b) Financial director.
(c) Programme director.
(d) Facilities director.

14. Along which of the following streets does Peter walk with Sylvia?
(a) Dame.
(b) Countess.
(c) Lady.
(d) Duchess.

15. In what year had Margaret started college?
(a) 2008.
(b) 2004.
(c) 2012.
(d) 2000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color of cashmere top does Naomi have?

2. How many years old is Alexei?

3. Which of the following is the first to greet Ivan?

4. From what work is the epigraph taken?

5. Where does Christine live?

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