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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Katie respond to Gar's outburst in Episode 2?
(a) Katie observes that things were not that bad in Ireland.
(b) Katie says that Gar should marry and settle down.
(c) Katie says that Gar will miss Ireland as well.
(d) Katie says that this would not have happened if they had married.

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

3. What is the name of the chapel in which Maire got married?
(a) Maire got married in Dublin chapel.
(b) Maire got married in Bailtefree chapel.
(c) Maire got married in Balleybeg chapel.
(d) Maire got married in Stockton chapel.

4. Why does Gar ask his father to say something in Episode 2?
(a) He wishes SB would speak to him.
(b) He wishes SB would guide him in his decision.
(c) He wishes SB would convince Katie.
(d) He wishes SB would be more talkative.

5. What do the Gar's friends talk about in Episode 2?
(a) They talk about the United States.
(b) They talk about Ireland.
(c) They talk about their imaginary exploits with women.
(d) They talk about Gar's departure.

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

7. What does Ned give Gar as he leaves?
(a) He gives Gar some money.
(b) He gives Gar his belt.
(c) He gives Gar a book.
(d) He gives Gar a photograph.

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

9. What causes Madge's outburst at the sight of SB after Gar leaves for the pub?
(a) Madge seems to be overwhelmed by Gar's departure, her niece's new born baby and her usual housework.
(b) Madge thinks SB should speak to Gar.
(c) Madge thinks SB should accompany Gar.
(d) Madge thinks SB will not be able to handle Gar's departure.

10. Who is the sponsorship paper from?
(a) The sponsorship letter is from SB.
(b) The sponsorship letter is from Ben Burton.
(c) The sponsorship letter is from Conal Sweeney, Aunt Lizzy's husband.
(d) The sponsorship letter is from Aunt Lizzy.

11. Why does private Gar taunt public Gar about his decision to leave for Philadelphia?
(a) Private Gar thinks public Gar has made a mistake.
(b) Private Gar finds Aunt Lizzy's emotional outburst a little too much to take and is slightly uncomfortable about public Gar's plans.
(c) Private Gar thinks public Gar does not know what is in store for him.
(d) Private Gar thinks public Gar has been hasty.

12. Why does public Gar accept Aunt Lizzy's offer?
(a) Public Gar feels he needs a change.
(b) Public Gar feels sorry for Aunt Lizzy.
(c) Public Gar realizes that the opportunities in the U.S. are tremendous.
(d) Public Gar is hurt that Aunt Lizzy thinks he is cold.

13. What was the weather like the day Maire and SB got married?
(a) It was a rainy and windy day.
(b) It was a bleak day.
(c) It was a sunny day.
(d) It was a sunny and windy day.

14. What is the Emperor Hotel?
(a) The Emperor Hotel is where Lizzy will start working in Philadelphia.
(b) The Emperor Hotel is the hotel that Lizzy and Con stay at.
(c) The Emperor Hotel is where Gar will start working in Philadelphia.
(d) The Emperor Hotel is where Gar will stay in Philadelphia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is private Gar sceptical about public Gar's declared plans to Katie in the pub in Episode 2?

2. Where does Gar go the night before he is to leave Ireland?

3. In Episode 2, why does Gar say to Katie that he is free?

4. How far is the Emperor Hotel from Aunt Lizzy's apartment?

5. Who is the youngest in the group of Gar's friends?

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