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

2. What is the area right beside the river called in Ireland?
(a) Firezes.
(b) Rilets.
(c) Quays.
(d) Barristers.

3. What does Mrs. Kehoe like to say about feeding the men?
(a) The empty sack cannot stand.
(b) Fish is only for Fridays.
(c) Pork is only for Tuesdays.
(d) Beef is only for Sundays.

4. Who takes Furlong's mother to the hospital the day he is born?
(a) Mrs. Vickers.
(b) Mrs. Weaver.
(c) Mrs. Wilson.
(d) Mrs. Hendries.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to the weather as Furlong leaves the convent?

3. What did Furlong "come from"?

4. What kind of book does Furlong say he might like for Christmas?

5. Who did Mrs. Wilson once tell Furlong he was a credit to?

(see the answer key)

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