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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Episode 3 Parts 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had Gar mentioned in his earlier letter to Aunt Lizzy?
(a) He had written about his salary to Aunt Lizzy.
(b) He had written about Ireland to Aunt Lizzy.
(c) He had written about paying back the airfare to Aunt Lizzy.
(d) He had written about Katie to Aunt Lizzy.

2. How does Madge respond to Gar’s sudden question as she is preparing to leave to Nelly’s house in Episode 3?
(a) Madge says that SB does not need taking care of.
(b) Madge says that Gar could also come.
(c) Madge replies that she will return before bedtime.
(d) Madge says that his mother married the better man.

3. Why does private Gar say that public Gar would make a great president of the United States?
(a) Private Gar thinks an Irishman should become president.
(b) Private Gar does not think highly of presidents.
(c) Private Gar is trying to cajole pubic Gar out of his despondent mood by imagining a bright future.
(d) Private Gar believes Gar will be president.

4. What does Madge bring in from the scullery in Episode 1?
(a) She brings some books.
(b) She brings in an old suitcase.
(c) She brings some photos.
(d) She brings some cooking pans.

5. What does Lizzy recall during her visit to Ireland?
(a) She recalls her old friends.
(b) She recalls Maire's marriage to SB.
(c) She recalls the church she got married in.
(d) She recalls Gar as a baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Emperor Hotel?

2. Why does Ben Burton correct Aunt Lizzy?

3. What do Canon and SB do every night?

4. What does Madge mean when she asks, "And what about St Martin de Porres" (74)?

5. What does Aunt Lizzy have to say about Gar's concern expressed in an earlier letter?

(see the answer key)

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