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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How did Ben Burton help Lizzy and Con?
(a) He sent them their air tickets.
(b) He helped Con set up his business.
(c) He helped Lizzy and Con return to ireland.
(d) He gave them an apartment and meals until Con found a job.

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

6. 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 return soon.
(d) He says he will miss her in Philadelphia.

7. 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 herself as typical Irish.
(c) Aunt Lizzy describes SB as typical Irish.
(d) Aunt Lizzy describes Con as typical Irish.

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

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

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

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

12. Why is private Gar sceptical about public Gar's declared plans to Katie in the pub in Episode 2?
(a) Public Gar never plans well.
(b) Gar could not pass even a course in fine arts. So his ambition to study medicine or law is unrealistic.
(c) There are no night schools in Philadlephia.
(d) Public Gar hates medicine and law.

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

14. What is public Gar's response to Katie in Episode 2?
(a) Public Gar declares that he would not be able to spend another day in Ballybeg.
(b) Public Gar says he plans to take care of SB.
(c) Public Gar agrees with Katie.
(d) Public Gar observes that SB would have to manage.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Ben Burton?

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

4. Who are Gar's friends?

5. What are the contents of Aunt Lizzy's letter?

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