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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 89 - 116).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the nun who pays him make Furlong think of?
(a) A snake.
(b) A strong, spoiled pony.
(c) A cat.
(d) A dog.

2. Who does Furlong give change to while he is foraging sticks along the road?
(a) Mick Sinnott's little boy.
(b) Paul Wellingsly.
(c) His nephew Michael.
(d) Ned Hendry.

3. What happens to the weather as Furlong leaves the convent?
(a) It starts to snow.
(b) It starts raining hard.
(c) A fog is coming down.
(d) The sun comes out.

4. Who does Furlong begin to suspect might be his father in Chapter 6?
(a) Michael.
(b) Jon.
(c) Henry.
(d) Ned.

5. What does the Mother Superior say is disappointing about Furlong's family?
(a) There are no boys.
(b) There are no twins.
(c) There are no cousins.
(d) There are no talented children.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, when does Furlong feel like not going in to work?

2. What is the area right beside the river called in Ireland?

3. What does Furlong do sometimes when he wakes in the night?

4. What are Furlong's earliest memories of?

5. What is Eileen pleased about to do with the Christmas cake?

(see the answer key)

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