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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Sarah eating as Furlong is leaving the convent?
(a) Cake.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Eggs and a fry.
(d) Porridge.

3. When does Kathleen start to look fed up at the coal yard?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Tuesday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Monday.

4. What does Grace play in Chapter 6?
(a) Piano.
(b) Guitar.
(c) Tin whistle.
(d) Accordian.

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

6. What does the girl in the shed eventually say she was doing there?
(a) Eating.
(b) Meditating.
(c) Playing a game.
(d) Praying.

7. What does Furlong wonder about as he approaches the convent in Chapter 5?
(a) Why he feels upset.
(b) Why it is so loud.
(c) Why is is so red-looking.
(d) Why it is always still there but never feels peaceful.

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

9. Who does Furlong want to go visit in Chapter 6?
(a) Ned.
(b) Henry.
(c) Rick.
(d) Ellen.

10. 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) Their daughters need help.
(d) His mother had him out of wedlock.

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

12. What does Eileen tell Furlong they must do if they "want to get on in life"?
(a) Eat better.
(b) Make more money.
(c) Ignore things.
(d) Help people.

13. What does Furlong tell the woman who answers the door to tell the family in Chapter 6?
(a) Happy Christmas.
(b) Happy New Year.
(c) Happy Easter.
(d) Happy Thanksgiving.

14. What does Eileen say she will do with the money from the nuns?
(a) Save it.
(b) Pay the toy shop.
(c) Pay the bookmaker.
(d) Pay the butcher.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Furlong regret about his last trip to the convent in Chapter 6?

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

3. What does the Mother Superior call Furlong?

4. What does Eileen apologize to Furlong for in Chapter 4?

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

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