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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 23 - 44).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the weather like in Chapter 1?
(a) Rainy.
(b) Sunny but mild.
(c) Hot.
(d) Raw cold.

2. What is Eileen pleased about to do with the Christmas cake?
(a) It is not overcooked.
(b) It is very sugary.
(c) The marzipan has set.
(d) The fruit has not fallen.

3. What does Mrs. Kehoe like to say about feeding the men?
(a) The empty sack cannot stand.
(b) Pork is only for Tuesdays.
(c) Beef is only for Sundays.
(d) Fish is only for Fridays.

4. Who is Furlong's wife?
(a) Helen.
(b) Eileen.
(c) Janelle.
(d) Rochelle.

5. Who is Furlong's middle child?
(a) Sheila.
(b) Helen.
(c) Renee.
(d) Eileen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eileen tell Furlong he does for the family?

2. What kind of tree is in the town square for Christmas?

3. What book does Furlong remember receiving for Christmas when he was a boy?

4. What paper do Furlong and Eileen read?

5. In Chapter 4, what are there are a lot of in December?

(see the answer key)

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