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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 45 - 66).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Irish Republic entitled to, according to the 1916 Proclamation?
(a) Taxes.
(b) Land.
(c) Food from peasants.
(d) The allegiance of every Irishman and Irishwoman.

2. What does Furlong wonder about himself as he makes the convent delivery in Chapter 5?
(a) If he has become a man consigned to doorways.
(b) If he is really good.
(c) If he is going to be able to work much longer.
(d) If he really loves his wife.

3. What does a girl in Chapter 4 ask Furlong to do for her?
(a) Take her as far as the river so she can drown herself.
(b) Give her his coat.
(c) Take her home with him.
(d) Feed her.

4. What did Ned once give Furlong for Christmas as a child that he came to love?
(a) Puzzle.
(b) Comb.
(c) Toy truck.
(d) Hot water bottle.

5. What does Furlong especially notice on the door of the convent as he is leaving?
(a) A heart.
(b) A heavy padlock.
(c) A note.
(d) A feather.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the weather as Furlong leaves the convent?

2. What do the Furlongs get for Joan for Christmas?

3. Who is Furlong's middle child?

4. What does the Irish Republic guarantee to citizens, according to the 1916 Proclamation?

5. What is Furlong disinclined to dwell on now?

(see the answer key)

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