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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1949, the police arrive at the boy's house in search of what?
(a) A murder suspect.
(b) A missing child.
(c) Stolen goods.
(d) A gun.

2. According to the boy's father, how long has the boy's mother known about Eddie?
(a) Since a few years ago.
(b) Since just after she married the boy's father.
(c) Since just after the boy was born.
(d) Since just before she married the boy's father.

3. What causes the priest to call off Larry McLaughlin's wedding?
(a) Larry has become insane.
(b) Larry has cheated on this soon-to-be wife.
(c) Larry doesn't want to get married.
(d) Larry isn't ready to get married.

4. What are the IRA gunmen protesting at the shootout at the distillery?
(a) The shutdown of the distillery.
(b) The prohibition of alcohol.
(c) The founding of Northern Ireland.
(d) The death of a policeman.

5. How does Jimmy die?
(a) Gunshot wound.
(b) Heart attack.
(c) Broken neck.
(d) Stroke.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the boy find in the wardrobe of his sister's bedroom?

2. What is going to be built across the river?

3. What does the boy realize about his mother after the onset of her depression?

4. What happens to Billy Mahon?

5. Who is the real informer?

(see the answer key)

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