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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 22).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who goes about town with hardly a word of English in Part I?
(a) Americans.
(b) Polish and Russian boatmen.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Germans.

2. What does Furlong sell?
(a) Diamonds.
(b) Coal and timber.
(c) Bread.
(d) Water.

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

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

5. Which river runs through the town the story is set in?
(a) The Fiere River.
(b) The Lee River.
(c) The LIffey River.
(d) The Barrow River.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year is the book set in?

2. How many children does Furlong have?

3. Who is Furlong's wife?

4. What does Furlong's wife look like?

5. What did Furlong "come from"?

(see the answer key)

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