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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. Which of the following is the first to greet Ivan?
(a) Mason.
(b) Jordan.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Paula.

2. Which of the following is one of Christine’s stepchildren?
(a) Arnold.
(b) Darren.
(c) Robert.
(d) Warren.

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

4. What kind of birds does Margaret and Ivan see as they walk together?
(a) Wrens.
(b) Mockingbirds.
(c) Finches.
(d) Tanagers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For which company had Ivan done work?

2. What color of cashmere top does Naomi have?

3. How old is Peter when the novel begins?

4. How old is Peter’s father at his death?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why had one of his clients refused to pay Ivan?

2. Why does Margaret ask Ivan not to discuss their first night together?

3. What part of the Gospels does Sylvia note confuses her?

4. Why had Ivan not thought to borrow money from Peter?

5. What is Ivan’s demonstration in Leitrim?

6. Why does Margaret accept Ivan’s initial invitation to join him in his lodgings?

7. To what does Ivan ascribe his social difficulties?

8. Why does Peter initially decline to contest eviction orders against Naomi?

9. Why is Sylvia reluctant to discuss her physical condition?

10. Why does Ivan regard profit as an inefficiency?

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