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

2. Where is the only good school for girls left in town?
(a) St. Mary's.
(b) St. Margaret's.
(c) St. Agnes's.
(d) St. Helen's.

3. What does the nun chastise Furlong about?
(a) The load of coal being too light.
(b) Upsetting the geese on the lawn.
(c) His glasses.
(d) His pants looking strange.

4. What does Eileen want to get a loan for in the new year?
(a) A big party.
(b) A pool.
(c) A new dress.
(d) New windows.

5. What kind of smoke comes from the fires at the convent?
(a) No smoke.
(b) Strange, greenish smoke.
(c) Odorless smoke.
(d) Red smoke.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the story set?

2. What is the Irish Republic entitled to, according to the 1916 Proclamation?

3. Who does Loretta not want to see that Furlong worries about?

4. What does the Irish Republic vow to cherish equally, according to the 1916 Proclamation?

5. What is the dirtiest work for Furlong?

(see the answer key)

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