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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what was Furlong's habit on fine Sundays early in his marriage?
(a) To go to the river.
(b) To go out to visit Mrs. Wilson.
(c) To go to the park.
(d) To go visit his mother.

2. In Chapter 6, what mass does Furlong miss?
(a) Third.
(b) Fourth.
(c) First.
(d) Second.

3. What does Furlong wonder about himself as he makes the convent delivery in Chapter 5?
(a) If he really loves his wife.
(b) If he is going to be able to work much longer.
(c) If he is really good.
(d) If he has become a man consigned to doorways.

4. Who does Furlong begin to suspect might be his father in Chapter 6?
(a) Henry.
(b) Ned.
(c) Michael.
(d) Jon.

5. Where does Sarah say she is from?
(a) Kildare.
(b) Behind Clonegal.
(c) Dublin.
(d) Galway.

6. What does Furlong tell Sarah as he leaves?
(a) She should send for him if she needs anything.
(b) He loves her.
(c) He will give her money.
(d) Hang in there.

7. Where does the man tell Furlong the road will take him when he gets lost?
(a) To the bog.
(b) Anywhere he wants to go.
(c) To the North.
(d) To the South.

8. In Chapter 5, what does Furlong give to the girl he finds?
(a) Food.
(b) His coat.
(c) Money.
(d) Water.

9. What do some women wear to church in Chapter 6?
(a) Pants.
(b) Hats.
(c) Headscarves.
(d) High-heeled shoes.

10. Who does Eileen say can afford to be careless?
(a) The nuns.
(b) The other men at the coal yard.
(c) No one.
(d) People with no children.

11. What does Furlong ask for more of from Mother Superior in Chapter 5?
(a) Rashers.
(b) Tea.
(c) Biscuits.
(d) Black pudding.

12. Where did Furlong used to play on the Wilson grounds?
(a) Orchard.
(b) Cement mixer.
(c) Chicken coop.
(d) Silo.

13. What did Ned once tell Furlong he felt guilty over?
(a) Giving away Mrs. Wilson's hay.
(b) Eating too much.
(c) Never becoming a priest.
(d) Having an affair.

14. What does Eileen apologize to Furlong for in Chapter 4?
(a) Spending all their money.
(b) Yelling at him.
(c) Lying.
(d) Bringing up his mother's circumstances.

15. In Chapter 6, what does Furlong try to do while Eileen is icing the cake?
(a) Clean the plumbing.
(b) Sing.
(c) Sweep the floor.
(d) Eat dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Mother Superior say is disappointing about Furlong's family?

2. What does Eileen say to Furlong when he tells her what he saw that disturbed him at the convent?

3. Who does Furlong want to go visit in Chapter 6?

4. What does Eileen say to take to the person Furlong wants to visit in Chapter 6?

5. What does the Mother Superior say about the dirt on the floor?

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