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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 shop does Eileen want Furlong to buy her Christmas present in?
(a) Simmonson's.
(b) Hanrahan's.
(c) O'Donnell's.
(d) Cleary's.

2. Who is Furlong's oldest child?
(a) Eileen.
(b) Aoife.
(c) Helen.
(d) Kathleen.

3. How does Furlong toast slabs of soda bread over the Rayburn in Chapter 3?
(a) On a long fork.
(b) On a grill.
(c) With his fingers.
(d) On a spatula.

4. Where is it rumored that babies sometimes get adopted out to?
(a) Rich Americans.
(b) Priests.
(c) Romanians.
(d) Turkish people.

5. What is the dirtiest work for Furlong?
(a) Timber.
(b) Coal.
(c) Gas.
(d) Briquettes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Furlong tell Eileen she will "meet coming back" if she does not slow down?

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

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

4. Who makes most of the deliveries during busy times in Furlong's business?

5. How many children does Furlong have?

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