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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, 1945-1954, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eileen hope Elizabeth's stay will result in?
(a) Elizabeth considering Eileen her mother.
(b) Less housework for Eileen.
(c) Elizabeth finding out about her family roots.
(d) A restored friendship with Violet.

2. From which class is Elizabeth excused in Chapter 3?
(a) Catechism class.
(b) Irish history.
(c) Gym.
(d) Science.

3. Who does Aisling use as an excuse to get out of doing things in Chapter 4?
(a) The need to study.
(b) Her broken arm.
(c) Looking after her younger siblings.
(d) Elizabeth.

4. Why does Elizabeth not want her mother to visit the O'Connor house?
(a) She fears her mother will not fit in.
(b) The journey will be difficult for her mother.
(c) She doesn't like her mother.
(d) She knows Sean would be rude to her mother.

5. What worries Elizabeth about Violet's letters in Chapter 5?
(a) They smell like cigarette smoke.
(b) They never contain good news.
(c) They don't mention Elizabeth's father.
(d) They arrive infrequently.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eileen worry about in regards to her household in Chapter 2?

2. What does Aisling write Elizabeth about Sister Catherine in Chapter 6?

3. Who stands up for Donal in Chapter 5?

4. How does Violet annoy Eileen in Chapter 4?

5. What does Eileen do in Chapter 2 that is quite unlike Violet?

(see the answer key)

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