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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 tells Connell that Marianne is in a relationship with a new man after her split from Connell?
(a) Niall.
(b) Alan.
(c) Lorraine.
(d) Denise.

2. The house Marianne shares with Jamie and one other person for the summer is located outside of what town?
(a) Trieste.
(b) Dublin.
(c) London.
(d) Perth.

3. Helen tells Connell that every time she sees Marianne at a party, Marianne is taking what action?
(a) Singing.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Talking.
(d) Flirting.

4. Connell reflects upon the fact that even when his conversations with Helen are what, "he still feels better after talking to her" (159)?
(a) Long.
(b) Quick.
(c) Awkward.
(d) Boring.

5. What object does Rooney use in a metaphor describing the significance of the scholarship in Connell's life?
(a) A light bulb.
(b) A cruise ship.
(c) A bottle opener.
(d) A paper clip.

Short Answer Questions

1. During lunch at her house, Connell wants to tell Marianne that she looks like a what?

2. Connell has begun watching Peggy's behavior because he has begun to suspect what?

3. In what location does Marianne spend a year studying during her college career?

4. What is the name of Connell's roommate during his early college years?

5. Who thinks Connell brags about Marianne too often?

Short Essay Questions

1. What plans does Marianne make for her third year of college?

2. What is ironic about the impression Connell has of Alan?

3. By April of 2012, Connell and Marianne have fallen into a certain routine. What is it?

4. When Connell finds that he will not be able to pay rent over the summer in his Dublin flat, what is his back-up plan?

5. What are Connell's impressions of Alan and from whence do these impressions emerge?

6. What does Connell find troubling about the financial arrangements among Marianne, Lorraine, and himself?

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

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

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

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

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