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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For whose family does Connell's mother work?
(a) Laura's.
(b) Violet's.
(c) Marianne's.
(d) Mary's.

2. What is Marianne's last name?
(a) Miller.
(b) Sheridan.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Gladwell.

3. What does Marianne say just before Connell kisses her for the first time?
(a) She tells him that she has never kissed anyone before.
(b) She tells him that she hates him.
(c) She tells him that no one would have to know about them.
(d) She tells him that she is a virgin.

4. At what sight can Marianne and Connell not look while they are laughing at the same time?
(a) The ceiling.
(b) The floor.
(c) Connell's mother's face.
(d) Each other's faces.

5. In the summer of 2011, Marianne's routine includes taking what action when she awakens?
(a) Reading the news.
(b) Praying.
(c) Making tea.
(d) Exercising.

6. How does Lorraine find out that Connell and Marianne are sleeping together?
(a) She overhears Connell's phone conversation.
(b) Marianne's mother tells her.
(c) Marianne tells her.
(d) She arrives home unexpectedly.

7. Connell tells Marianne for the first time that he loves her after she confides in him about what subject?
(a) Her loneliness.
(b) Her medical history.
(c) Her family.
(d) Her political views.

8. What is the name of Marianne's mother?
(a) Madison.
(b) Haley.
(c) Denise.
(d) Margaret.

9. Connell takes Marianne to see what location after he is sure no one is around?
(a) The soda shop.
(b) The library roof.
(c) The school basement.
(d) The ghost estate.

10. In August of 2011, Alan is calling around to find out what information?
(a) Who asked Marianne to the Debs.
(b) Who earned a perfect score on exams.
(c) The location of a particular party.
(d) Who got into Trinity College.

11. Connell's grandmother is the same age as whom?
(a) Marianne's great-grandmother.
(b) Marianne's aunt.
(c) Marianne's father.
(d) Marianne's mother.

12. Which of Connell's friends tells Marianne in front of other people that she is flat-chested?
(a) Jack.
(b) Rob.
(c) Dirk.
(d) Eric.

13. At what age did Connell's mother get pregnant with Connell?
(a) 17.
(b) 16.
(c) 19.
(d) 21.

14. Rooney uses a simile involving what object to describe Marianne's posture after Connell's post-kiss departure?
(a) A rag doll.
(b) A knife.
(c) A marionette.
(d) A matchstick.

15. What action does Connell always take whenever Marianne criticizes his friends?
(a) He changes the subject.
(b) He frowns.
(c) He leaves the room.
(d) He goes silent.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many friends is Marianne said to have?

2. At what type of establishment had Connell worked while saving money for a car?

3. What is Lorraine's reaction when Connell tells her that he is taking Rachel to the Debs?

4. What subject is taught by the teacher who flirts with Connell?

5. In what month does Connell tell Marianne that he is taking Rachel to the Debs?

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