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

2. What year is the book set in?
(a) 1985.
(b) 1976.
(c) 1999.
(d) 1946.

3. How many children does Furlong have?
(a) 10.
(b) 3.
(c) 7.
(d) 5.

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

5. How do the people feel about the weather in Chapter 1?
(a) They hate it.
(b) They are indifferent to it.
(c) They unhappily endure it.
(d) They love it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is the story set?

3. When was Furlong born?

4. How old is Furlong's mother when she has him?

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

(see the answer key)

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