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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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 Ben Burton will meet him at the airport.
(c) Aunt Lizzy says that Gar will stay at the hotel.
(d) Aunt Lizzy says she and Con will meet Gar at the airport.

5. In Episode 2, what does public Gar do once Boyle leaves?
(a) He goes out for a walk.
(b) He goes to sleep.
(c) He starts packing his clothes.
(d) He chats with Madge.

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

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

8. 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.

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

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

11. What does Lizzy recall during her visit to Ireland?
(a) She recalls the church she got married in.
(b) She recalls Maire's marriage to SB.
(c) She recalls Gar as a baby.
(d) She recalls her old friends.

12. 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 emotional and impetuous, while the O'Donnells were cold.
(c) She says the Gallagher girls were cold and the O'Donnells were warm.
(d) She says the Gallagher girls were irresponsible and the O'Donnells were not.

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

14. How does Ben Burton perceive the United States?
(a) Ben Burton thinks the U.S. is the best place to live in.
(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 not as good as Ireland.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Madge's outburst at the sight of SB after Gar leaves for the pub?

2. How does Katie respond to Gar's outburst in Episode 2?

3. When did Aunt Lizzy and Uncle Conal visit Ireland?

4. What was the weather like the day Maire and SB got married?

5. Why does private Gar taunt public Gar about his decision to leave for Philadelphia?

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