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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 67 - 88).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what are there are a lot of in December?
(a) Sailors.
(b) Crows.
(c) Deaths.
(d) Births.

2. Where does Furlong spend most of his infancy?
(a) In the orphanage.
(b) In a moses basket in Mrs. Wilson's kitchen.
(c) In the coal house.
(d) In the laundries.

3. What do the children take to bed with them every night?
(a) Hot briquettes.
(b) Hot water bottles.
(c) Special socks.
(d) Space heaters.

4. What does Sarah first tell Furlong her name is?
(a) Henry.
(b) Enda.
(c) Michael.
(d) Maureen.

5. What does Furlong do at home on Sunday in Chapter 6?
(a) Fix the plumbing.
(b) Dance.
(c) Put up the Christmas tree.
(d) Take a nap.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Furlong's wife?

2. What does Eileen tell Furlong he does for the family?

3. What do Furlong's girls do together in Chapter 3?

4. How much money do the nuns give Furlong?

5. Which river runs through the town the story is set in?

(see the answer key)

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