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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. Who does Elizabeth meet in Dunloaghaire?
(a) Eileen.
(b) Maureen.
(c) Tony.
(d) Sean Jr.

2. In Chapter 9, according to Elizabeth, what, at her age has she grown past?
(a) Old-fashioned Catholic views.
(b) The need to please her parents.
(c) Worrying that boys will like her.
(d) Dreaming about having an incredible life.

3. What is Maureen caught doing in Chapter 4?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Skipping school.
(c) Kissing a boy.
(d) Shoplifting.

4. According to the abortionist, how long have women been having abortions?
(a) Since time began.
(b) Since Roman times.
(c) Since Victorian times.
(d) Since Egyptian times.

5. Why does Elizabeth enter the men's room in Chapter 2?
(a) She can't find the ladies' room.
(b) There is a long line at the ladies' room.
(c) She is unable to read the Irish labels.
(d) She blindly follows Sean in.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Violet argue with in Chapter 1?

2. Where does Stone announce he is going during Aisling's goodbye dinner in Chapter 10?

3. How does Stone treat Elizabeth after they have sex in Chapter 9?

4. How is the atmosphere at the White house described as in Chapter 6?

5. Where in Ireland is Elizabeth sent?

Short Essay Questions

1. What secret does Eileen keep from her family in Chapter 5?

2. How has Violet changed in the time Elizabeth has been away?

3. What does Aisling report in a letter to Elizabeth in Chapter 6?

4. What dismays Elizabeth on the purchasing trip she goes on with Stone?

5. In Chapter 9, why does Aisling decide she wants to travel? What opportunity soon presents itself?

6. What does Eileen worry over concerning Elizabeth's arrival?

7. What does Elizabeth pray for in Chapter 5?

8. What happens when Sean Jr. fails his Leaving Certificate examination?

9. Who does Violet White damn at the beginning of the novel?

10. In regard to how Eileen would view her actions, what does Elizabeth decide in Chapter 9?

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