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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 has to do what her father plans for her, but he does not.
(b) He believes Katie is stuck in her marriage whereas he is 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. Why does private Gar say that public Gar would make a great president of the United States?
(a) Private Gar does not think highly of presidents.
(b) Private Gar believes Gar will be president.
(c) Private Gar thinks an Irishman should become president.
(d) Private Gar is trying to cajole pubic Gar out of his despondent mood by imagining a bright future.

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

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

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

6. When will Gar start working at the hotel?
(a) He will start working on Monday, the 25th.
(b) He will start working on Monday, the 23rd.
(c) He will start working on Tuesday the 25th.
(d) He will start working on Tuesday, the 23rd.

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

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

9. How does Ben Burton perceive the United States?
(a) Ben Burton thinks the U.S. is not as good as Ireland.
(b) Ben Burton thinks the U.S. is the best place to live in.
(c) For Ben Burton, the U.S. is just another place to live in, like Ireland.
(d) Ben Burton thinks the U.S. is better than most places.

10. What is the significance of the day Aunt Lizzy and Uncle Conal visited Gar?
(a) They visited on the same day that SB married Maire.
(b) They visited on the same day that Katie married Francis King.
(c) They visited on the same day that Gar decided to join his father's business.
(d) They visited on the same day that Gar decides to marry Katie.

11. Why does Gar go through a series of flashbacks after Katie leaves the pub?
(a) He recalls the words of Boyle, Katie and Madge and realizes that he will be leaving a lot of memories behind.
(b) Katie has reminded him of his past.
(c) He wishes to turn back the clock and undo some of his past actions.
(d) He changes his mind about leaving Ireland.

12. What travel documents do private and public Gar check?
(a) They check the visa.
(b) They check the sponsorship paper.
(c) They check the passport.
(d) They check the passport, visa, vaccination certificate, and sponsorship letter.

13. Who is loyal to Ned?
(a) Joe is loyal to Ned.
(b) Tom is loyal to Ned.
(c) Boyle is loyal to Ned.
(d) Gar is loyal to Ned.

14. When did Aunt Lizzy and Uncle Conal visit Ireland?
(a) They visited on November 1.
(b) They visited on October 10.
(c) They visited on September 8.
(d) They visited on August 31.

15. Why do Katie's words "It isn't as bad as that" echo in Gar's mind (71)?
(a) Gar thinks Katie is making a mistake.
(b) Gar realizes that he is leaving behind some cherished moments in Ireland and so Ireland has been good to him.
(c) Katie has made him change his plans.
(d) Gar disagrees with Katie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the chapel in which Maire got married?

2. What is Patrick Palinakis' nationality?

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

4. Why does Aunt Lizzy say, "Typical Irish" (47)?

5. What is public Gar's response to Katie in Episode 2?

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