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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does mass feel in Chapter 6 to Furlong?
(a) He does not go to mass.
(b) Long.
(c) Ordinary.
(d) Short.

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

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

6. What does Eileen say to Furlong when he tells her what he saw that disturbed him at the convent?
(a) She thinks the girls deserve to be treated badly.
(b) It has nothing to do with them.
(c) She is confused.
(d) He needs to help.

7. 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 kind.
(c) She is rich.
(d) She is nervous.

8. What does Eileen say happens when they start thinking about things?
(a) It makes them better people.
(b) It makes them crazy.
(c) It brings them down.
(d) It helps them.

9. 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 it is always still there but never feels peaceful.
(d) Why is is so red-looking.

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

11. What does the Mother Superior call Furlong?
(a) Will.
(b) Billy.
(c) Henry.
(d) Mr. Hurlong.

12. What does the girl in the shed ask Furlong to ask the nuns about in Chapter 5?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her baby.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, who gives Furlong what he needs to get into the yard?

2. What is Sarah eating as Furlong is leaving the convent?

3. In Chapter 5, what does Mother Superior give to the girl from the shed?

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

5. What does Sarah first tell Furlong her name is?

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