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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Episode 2, why does Gar say to Katie that he is free?
(a) He believes Katie is stuck in her marriage whereas he is not.
(b) He believes Katie has to do what her father plans for her, but he does not.
(c) He believes Katie does not have the courage to break free, but he does.
(d) He believes that Katie is stuck in Ireland whereas he is free to leave it.

2. What are the contents of Aunt Lizzy's letter?
(a) Aunt Lizzy says she and Con will meet Gar at the airport.
(b) Aunt Lizzy says that Con will meet him at the airport.
(c) Aunt Lizzy says that Gar will stay at the hotel.
(d) Aunt Lizzy says that Ben Burton will meet him at the airport.

3. Who is Ben Burton?
(a) Ben Burton is a friend of Boyle.
(b) Ben Burton is a friend of Gar.
(c) Ben Burton is a friend of SB.
(d) Ben Burton is a friend of Lizzy and Con.

4. Why does Aunt Lizzy say, "Typical Irish" (47)?
(a) When Gar says he would think about it, Aunt Lizzy finds the remark typical Irish.
(b) Aunt Lizzy describes Con as typical Irish.
(c) Aunt Lizzy describes herself as typical Irish.
(d) Aunt Lizzy describes SB as typical Irish.

5. What does Aunt Lizzy have to say about Gar's concern expressed in an earlier letter?
(a) She asks him to not bother about paying her back.
(b) She says that his salary will be higher in Philadelphia.
(c) She asks him to forget Ireland.
(d) She asks him to introduce her to Katie.

6. Who owns Emperor Hotel?
(a) SB owns Emperor Hotel.
(b) Aunt Lizzy owns Emperor Hotel.
(c) Ben Burton owns Emperor Hotel.
(d) Mr. Patrick Palinakis owns Emperor Hotel.

7. Who are Gar's friends?
(a) Tney are Canon and Boyle.
(b) They are Canon and Ben.
(c) They are Ned, Tom and Joe.
(d) They are Ben and Boyle.

8. What about leaving Ireland appeals to Gar?
(a) He wants to leave his friends.
(b) He wishes to not be answerable to anybody and to be rid of any sentimental feelings about his homeland and his past.
(c) He wants to leave the shop.
(d) He wants to leave Katie.

9. How much currency is Gar carrying with him in Episode 2?
(a) Gar. is carrying $20 with him.
(b) Gar. is carrying $90 with him.
(c) Gar is carrying $80 with him.
(d) Gar. is carrying $25 with him.

10. Why does Gar go where he does the night before he leaves Ireland?
(a) He wants to take SB there.
(b) He wants to chat with his friends.
(c) He wants to get a drink.
(d) He wants to check on Master Boyle.

11. What additional piece of information about his plans does Gar share with Katie at the pub in Episode 2?
(a) He says he is scared of flying.
(b) He says he may go to night school in Philadelphia.
(c) He says he will miss her in Philadelphia.
(d) He says he will return soon.

12. Who is the youngest in the group of Gar's friends?
(a) Joe is the youngest in the group.
(b) Ned is the youngest in the group.
(c) Tom is the youngest in the group.
(d) Gar is the youngest in the group.

13. How does Aunt Lizzy differentiate the Gallagher girls from the O'Donnells?
(a) She says the Gallagher girls were cold and the O'Donnells were warm.
(b) She says the Gallagher girls were irresponsible and the O'Donnells were not.
(c) She says the Gallagher girls were emotional and impetuous, while the O'Donnells were cold.
(d) She says the Gallagher girls were responsible and the O'Donnells were not.

14. Why does Ned give Gar his belt?
(a) Gar does not have a belt.
(b) Ned believes Gar needs a belt to fit in with the businessmen in U.S.
(c) Gar asked Ned to purchase a belt.
(d) Ned believes Gar may have to defend himself against the 'Yankees' in the U.S.

15. What does Katie remind Gar about in their conversation in Episode 2?
(a) She reminds him of the old times.
(b) She reminds him that Ireland is his home.
(c) Katie reminds him that SB will miss Gar.
(d) She reminds him that he should visit her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Katie's words "It isn't as bad as that" echo in Gar's mind (71)?

2. What does Aunt Lizzy have to say about SB?

3. What does Lizzy recall during her visit to Ireland?

4. What do the Gar's friends talk about in Episode 2?

5. What is Gar's first response when Con and Lizzy invite him to Philadelphia?

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