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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. Marianne takes what action during each lunch period?
(a) She shoots baskets.
(b) She runs on the track.
(c) She sleeps.
(d) She reads.

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

3. What activity takes up the vast majority of Connell's time during his early college years?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Reading.
(c) Dating.
(d) Swimming.

4. What subject is taught by the teacher who flirts with Connell?
(a) Biology.
(b) Humanities.
(c) Economics.
(d) Sociology.

5. Lorraine wants to know from Connell what "all of this" what "is about" (53) between Connell and Marianne?
(a) Secrecy.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Drama.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marianne say just before Connell kisses her for the first time?

2. For what transgression does Marianne draw the wrath of Mr. Kerrigan?

3. Who tells Connell that "everyone knows" Marianne "fancies" (54) Connell?

4. Connell sees which characteristic of Marianne's as one he does not share?

5. Connell's grandmother is the same age as whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lorraine react to the news that Connell is taking Rachel to the Debs?

2. What comment does Marianne make about her appearance when she sees Connell for the first time since high school and how does he react?

3. What comment of Marianne's does Connell repeat to himself and why?

4. Describe Lorraine's appearance and manner.

5. To what action of Rob's does Connell object and why?

6. How is Connell's mother Lorraine employed?

7. What had Connell's sexual experiences been like prior to meeting Marianne?

8. Describe the relationship between Marianne and her brother Alan.

9. What event occurs just prior to Marianne's decision to quit high school?

10. What are the conditions under which Connell tells Marianne that he loves her?

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