1. What village in Ireland does Mr. Byrne tell Vivian his family was from?
(a) Castletown.
(b) Bective.
(c) Abbeyfeale.
(d) Sallybrook.

2. Where does Vivian's family take a tenement room for ten dollars a month after arriving in New York?
(a) Fifth Avenue.
(b) Canal Street.
(c) Elizabeth Street.
(d) Houston Street.

3. Where is Jack's father from?
(a) Brazil.
(b) Haiti.
(c) The Dominican Republic.
(d) Mexico.

4. How many rooms comprise Vivian's house?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 14.
(d) 22.

5. What item of jewelry does Mrs. Byrne express a dislike for on Vivian in Section 2?
(a) Her diamond bracelet.
(b) Her claddagh cross.
(c) Her ruby ring.
(d) Her turtle pendant.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Molly's American History teacher, what percentage of English settlers came to America as indentured servants in the seventeenth century?

2. How many years older than Vivian is Dutchy in the novel?

3. Where was Molly caught for attempting to steal a book?

4. How old is Molly when her character is introduced in the narrative?

5. What is the name of the ship that Vivian's family takes to America in 1929?

(see the answer key)

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