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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. Connell reflects upon the fact that capturing an experience on paper makes him feel as if he is capturing it inside what object?
(a) A clamp.
(b) A vice.
(c) A frame.
(d) A jar.

2. How many other girlfriends has Connell introduced to Lorraine prior to her meeting Helen?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 0.
(d) 1.

3. What color is the notebook in which Connell always writes?
(a) Black.
(b) Gray.
(c) Red.
(d) Blue.

4. When Marianne emerges from the house with dessert, Jamie berates her for not bringing out which item?
(a) Tea.
(b) Milk.
(c) Butter.
(d) Cream.

5. Which year of college does Marianne spend studying abroad?
(a) Her second.
(b) Her first.
(c) Her third.
(d) Her fourth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective does Connell use to characterize the overall personality of Helen?

2. Marianne's champagne coupes had been a gift from whom?

3. What is the name of the location at which Connell runs into Miss Neary once he is in college?

4. Marianne confesses to Connell that Jamie is a what?

5. Peggy often treats Marianne in what way?

Short Essay Questions

1. What aspect of Connell and Marianne's high school relationship remains intact in their adult relationship?

2. What happens to prevent Connell from enacting his plan to stay in Dublin over the summer?

3. How does Connell come to rely on Marianne in college?

4. What does it mean to Marianne when she wins the full scholarship to graduate school, according to Connell?

5. Who is Helen?

6. Describe Helen's impressions of Marianne.

7. How are the issues of privilege and class differences depicted within Peggy's experiences?

8. What simile does Rooney use to describe Connell's feelings about writing and why?

9. What happens to foil Connell's Plan B for staying in Dublin over the summer?

10. What is Connell doing in July of 2013?

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