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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who works at the office with Furlong temporarily in Chapter 5?
(a) Kathleen.
(b) Sam.
(c) Loretta.
(d) Joan.

4. In Chapter 5, what does Furlong understand about the Mother Superior as their chat goes on?
(a) She wants him to leave.
(b) She is rich.
(c) She is nervous.
(d) She is kind.

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

6. Where is Ned when Furlong tries to find him?
(a) Shops.
(b) Church.
(c) Work.
(d) Hospital.

7. What does the Mother Superior give to Furlong in Chapter 5?
(a) A big breakfast.
(b) Schnitzel.
(c) Candy.
(d) Tea and cake.

8. What does Furlong eat at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) Mince pie.
(b) Apple.
(c) Bun.
(d) Beef brisket.

9. What does the woman at Mrs. Wilson's old house say that gives Furlong a start?
(a) She thinks they are brother and sister.
(b) She thinks he is handsome.
(c) He looks like Ned.
(d) He looks like Mrs. Wilson.

10. What does Furlong know the nuns always do?
(a) Do their own landscaping.
(b) Sing.
(c) Eat well.
(d) Pay what is owing.

11. What does Furlong regret about his last trip to the convent in Chapter 6?
(a) How he had refused the money.
(b) How he had not actually delivered the coal.
(c) How he had never asked about the girl's baby as she had entreated him to.
(d) How he had fallen.

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

13. Who does Eileen tell Furlong to invite to Christmas dinner in Chapter 6?
(a) Michael.
(b) Henry.
(c) Richard.
(d) Ned.

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

15. What does Furlong do before he visits the convent with the order in Chapter 5?
(a) Goes to church.
(b) Eats a big breakfast.
(c) Delays going there.
(d) Prays.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has his arm in a sling in church in Chapter 6?

2. Why can Furlong not get into the yard to make his delivery at first in Chapter 5?

3. Why does Furlong get upset with Eileen in Chapter 6?

4. What does Eileen bring up for the first time in Chapter 4 that is a "cheap blow" to Furlong?

5. Who is the girl Furlong finds in the shed in Chapter 5?

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