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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is a retired chemist in Leitrim?
(a) Caoimhin O’Connor.
(b) Tom O’Donnell.
(c) John O’Shaughnessy.
(d) Mike Collins.

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

3. At which police station is Naomi held?
(a) Store Street.
(b) Bridewell.
(c) Pearse Street.
(d) Kevin Street.

4. How old was Ivan when Sylvia was injured?
(a) 14.
(b) 15.
(c) 16.
(d) 17.

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

6. What is Peter’s profession?
(a) Solicitor.
(b) Barrister.
(c) Judge.
(d) Professor.

7. What color does Margaret associate with the word “passionate”?
(a) Beige.
(b) Brown.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

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

9. As what had Ivan’s father been employed?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Architect.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Engineer.

10. Which of the following nicknames does Naomi assign Peter?
(a) Dublin Pool.
(b) Irish Rose.
(c) Celtic Tiger.
(d) Harper’s Row.

11. What color shirt is Ivan wearing when Margaret meets him?
(a) Green.
(b) Blue.
(c) White.
(d) Orange.

12. Which of the following works at the bistro Margaret frequents?
(a) Garrett.
(b) Cody.
(c) Dustin.
(d) Barrett.

13. In what department does Sylvia teach?
(a) French.
(b) English.
(c) Irish.
(d) Classics.

14. With which of the following does the novel begin?
(a) “It was a dark and stormy night.”
(b) “Sure, and now, that’ll do you no good.”
(c) “Didn’t seem fair on the young lad.”
(d) “The pen falls from my stiffening fingers.”

15. What is the name of Anna’s husband?
(a) John.
(b) Mark.
(c) Luke.
(d) Matthew.

Short Answer Questions

1. On which of the following streets does Naomi live as the novel begins?

2. Which of the following bridges does Peter cross on his way to dinner with Sylvia?

3. Which of the following is one of Christine’s stepchildren?

4. What vocal range is Sylvia’s?

5. Where does Christine live?

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