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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Furlong when his mother died?
(a) 10.
(b) 15.
(c) 20.
(d) 12.

2. What is the area right beside the river called in Ireland?
(a) Firezes.
(b) Rilets.
(c) Quays.
(d) Barristers.

3. What does Furlong sell?
(a) Diamonds.
(b) Coal and timber.
(c) Bread.
(d) Water.

4. What does a girl in Chapter 4 ask Furlong to do for her?
(a) Take her as far as the river so she can drown herself.
(b) Take her home with him.
(c) Give her his coat.
(d) Feed her.

5. In what religion is Furlong raised?
(a) Protestantism.
(b) Judiaism.
(c) No religion.
(d) Catholicism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of school does Furlong go to?

2. About how old is Furlong?

3. How many children does Furlong have?

4. What book does Furlong remember receiving for Christmas when he was a boy?

5. Where was Eileen working when Furlong met her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did Furlong grow up?

2. Why does Furlong often feel grateful?

3. What does one girl ask Furlong when he makes a delivery at the laundry in Part II?

4. What is unusual about December in New Ross?

5. What kind of reputation does the laundry at the convent have?

6. What does Furlong wonder if Eileen ever wonders about?

7. What does Furlong say Eileen does too much?

8. Who does Furlong stop to give a ride and change to on the road in Part I?

9. What are some rumors about the laundry at the convent?

10. How did Furlong meet Eileen?

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