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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 45 - 66).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what is forecast for Christmas week?
(a) Mild weather.
(b) Rain.
(c) Record-breaking high temperatures.
(d) Snow.

2. What kind of school does Furlong go to?
(a) Technical school.
(b) Engineering school.
(c) Warfordshire school.
(d) Medical school.

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

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

5. What does a girl in Chapter 4 ask Furlong to do for her?
(a) Take her as far as the river so she can drown herself.
(b) Give her his coat.
(c) Take her home with him.
(d) Feed her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eileen want to get a loan for in the new year?

2. Where does Eileen say she will do the Christmas shopping?

3. When does the Angelus bell ring?

4. Where is the story set?

5. What does Eileen do with the letters the children write to Santa?

(see the answer key)

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