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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What comment of Marianne's does Connell keep repeating over and over in his head?
(a) Her comment that he should not care what other people think.
(b) Her comment that he is nice and everyone likes him.
(c) Her comment about Miss Neary.
(d) Her comment that he is smarter than she is.

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

3. How many people know who Connell's biological father is?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 0.

4. What is the name of the teacher who flirts with Connell?
(a) Miss Mason.
(b) Miss Neary.
(c) Miss Miller.
(d) Miss Cleary.

5. For what transgression does Marianne draw the wrath of Mr. Kerrigan?
(a) For talking during a lecture.
(b) For chewing gum.
(c) For lying.
(d) For looking out the window.

6. In what location does Connell end up attending college?
(a) London.
(b) Dublin.
(c) Paris.
(d) Galway.

7. For how many hours does Marianne sleep after Connell tells her that he is taking Rachel to the Debs?
(a) 10.
(b) 13.
(c) 15.
(d) 12.

8. What is the only place Marianne has ever lived?
(a) Trinity.
(b) Carricklea.
(c) Dublin.
(d) Galway.

9. Marianne tells Connell that he takes what action frequently?
(a) He laughs.
(b) He closes his eyes.
(c) He blushes.
(d) He cringes.

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

11. Who is the most popular girl at school?
(a) Molly.
(b) Karen.
(c) Marianne.
(d) Rachel.

12. In what month of 2011 does the reader first get a glimpse of Connell's college life?
(a) September.
(b) October.
(c) November.
(d) April.

13. What story is told frequently at school about Marianne?
(a) That she likes girls.
(b) That she had once washed her shirt in the sink at school.
(c) That she had been raped.
(d) That she sucks her thumb.

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

15. 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 no one would have to know about them.
(c) She tells him that she is a virgin.
(d) She tells him that she hates him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Connell's friends tells Marianne in front of other people that she is flat-chested?

2. Connell's mother works in what type of position?

3. What is Connell's mother's name?

4. What part of Marianne's body does Alan injure during their altercation?

5. What is the nickname of Connell and Marianne's hometown?

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