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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Madge greet Aunt Lizzy?
(a) She greets her warmly.
(b) She invites Aunt Lizzy to tea.
(c) She sits down to chat with Aunt Lizzy.
(d) She ignores her and looks disapproving.

2. 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 thinks public Gar does not know what is in store for him.
(c) Private Gar thinks public Gar has been hasty.
(d) Private Gar finds Aunt Lizzy's emotional outburst a little too much to take and is slightly uncomfortable about public Gar's plans.

3. 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 Gar decided to join his father's business.
(c) They visited on the same day that Gar decides to marry Katie.
(d) They visited on the same day that Katie married Francis King.

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

5. How far is the Emperor Hotel from Aunt Lizzy's apartment?
(a) It is 40 minutes away.
(b) It is 30 minutes away.
(c) It is 20 minutes away.
(d) It is 5 minutes away.

6. 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 better than most places.
(c) For Ben Burton, the U.S. is just another place to live in, like Ireland.
(d) Ben Burton thinks the U.S. is the best place to live in.

7. 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) Katie has made him change his plans.
(c) Gar disagrees with Katie.
(d) Gar realizes that he is leaving behind some cherished moments in Ireland and so Ireland has been good to him.

8. Who seems to be the leader of the pack of Gar's friends?
(a) Gar seems to be the leader of the group.
(b) Joe seems to be the leader of the group.
(c) Tom seems to be the leader of the group.
(d) Ned seems to be the leader of the group.

9. Where does Gar go the night before he is to leave Ireland?
(a) Gar goes to the park the night before he is to leave Ireland.
(b) Gar goes to the church the night before he is to leave Ireland.
(c) Gar goes to the pub the night before he is to leave Ireland.
(d) Gar goes to the school the night before he is to leave Ireland.

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

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

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

13. What was Con's work in his first job?
(a) He moved packing cases.
(b) He joined politics.
(c) He helped run a hotel.
(d) He helped with construction.

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

15. Where is SB when Aunt Lizzy visits?
(a) SB is travelling when Aunt Lizzy visits.
(b) SB is away attenting Katie's marriage when Aunt Lizzy visits.
(c) SB is in his store when Aunt Lizzy visits.
(d) SB is at home when Aunt Lizzy visits.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does public Gar accept Aunt Lizzy's offer?

2. How much currency is Gar carrying with him in Episode 2?

3. Who is the sponsorship paper from?

4. In Episode 2, what do Gar's friends recall from the previous year?

5. What does Ned give Gar as he leaves?

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