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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. What is Christine’s maiden name?
(a) MacNealy.
(b) Meany.
(c) Smithson.
(d) O’Donoghue.

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

3. Which of the following works at Margaret’s preferred coffee shop?
(a) Coleen.
(b) Christine.
(c) Maureen.
(d) Doreen.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What metal stud does Naomi have in her ear?

2. What kind of birds does Margaret and Ivan see as they walk together?

3. At which police station is Naomi held?

4. How old was Ivan when Sylvia was injured?

5. How many years old is Alexei?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ivan think himself boring?

2. Why does Margaret fret about picking Ivan up from the bus stop?

3. Why does Ivan avoid closely contemplating his competition performance before giving it?

4. What does Anna talk to Margaret about regarding mosquitos?

5. Why had Ivan’s father called Alexei his home help?

6. How does Ivan ease his pre-performance jitters?

7. Why does Ivan regard profit as an inefficiency?

8. How does Peter understand the quality of the suit Ivan wears at their father’s funeral?

9. Why had Ivan thought about cancelling his chess exhibition in Leitrim?

10. With what does Naomi assume Peter has been occupied at the beginning of the novel?

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