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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Furlong say to make conversation with the Mother Superior to drag it out?
(a) What kind of rashers are your favorites?
(b) Didn't Christmas come in quick?
(c) Those are lovely shoes.
(d) What style habit are you wearing?

3. What does Eileen ask Furlong if he did with the nuns?
(a) Thanked them.
(b) Scoffed at them.
(c) Prayed for them.
(d) Said goodbye to them.

4. What does Kathleen say she has to do with her mother that she does not want to do in Chapter 5?
(a) Go to the dentist.
(b) Go ring shopping.
(c) Go swimming.
(d) Eat dinner.

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

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

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

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

9. What does Furlong worry is actually bothering Kathleen in Chapter 5?
(a) The men might be bothering her.
(b) She might be getting bad grades.
(c) She might be suffering from her broken leg.
(d) She might have broken up with her boyfriend.

10. What does the Mother Superior say about the dirt on the floor?
(a) It is always dirty there.
(b) They can clean it later.
(c) He can clean it himself.
(d) Where there's muck, there's luck.

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

12. How did Furlong feel going to mass in Chapter 6?
(a) Like a nun.
(b) Like a priest.
(c) Like a working man.
(d) Like a hypocrite.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the man tell Furlong the road will take him when he gets lost?

2. Where is Ned when Furlong tries to find him?

3. How does mass feel in Chapter 6 to Furlong?

4. Who comes out to meet Furlong in Chapter 5 at the convent?

5. In Chapter 6, what was Furlong's habit on fine Sundays early in his marriage?

(see the answer keys)

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