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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. Who has his arm in a sling in church in Chapter 6?
(a) Mark the poet.
(b) Harry the hairdresser.
(c) Doherty the vet.
(d) Henry the dog-catcher.

2. How much money do the nuns give Furlong?
(a) 300 pounds.
(b) 100 pounds.
(c) 200 pounds.
(d) 50 pounds.

3. What does Eileen bring up for the first time in Chapter 4 that is a "cheap blow" to Furlong?
(a) He is sick.
(b) His mother was a prostitute.
(c) His mother had him out of wedlock.
(d) Their daughters need help.

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

5. What is the convent known for?
(a) Its bread.
(b) Its candles.
(c) Its rosaries.
(d) Its excellent laundry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Furlong's wife look like?

2. Why does Furlong go to the convent in Chapter 4?

3. Who is Furlong's middle child?

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

5. What shop does Eileen want Furlong to buy her Christmas present in?

(see the answer key)

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