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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. What kind of book does Furlong say he might like for Christmas?
(a) Mystery.
(b) Children's picture book.
(c) Dictionary.
(d) Biography.

2. Who is Furlong's middle child?
(a) Sheila.
(b) Helen.
(c) Renee.
(d) Eileen.

3. What does Furlong's wife look like?
(a) Red hair and green eyes.
(b) Long black hair and slate eyes.
(c) Brown hair and green eyes.
(d) Blonde hair and blue eyes.

4. Who did Mrs. Wilson once tell Furlong he was a credit to?
(a) Ned.
(b) Himself.
(c) His mother.
(d) Her.

5. When was Furlong born?
(a) April 1, 1946.
(b) June 2, 1955.
(c) May 10, 1950.
(d) April 8, 1948.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has a new airport just opened up?

2. Where do the men go sometimes for meals?

3. In Chapter 3, what does Eileen insist the girls make together?

4. Where does Furlong spend most of his infancy?

5. What does the Irish Republic guarantee to citizens, according to the 1916 Proclamation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Furlong ask Eileen for as a Christmas gift?

2. Why does Furlong often feel grateful?

3. What does Furlong say Eileen does too much?

4. What does Furlong get for Christmas one year as a child that disappoints him?

5. Why is Furlong worried about Loretta?

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

7. How did Furlong meet Eileen?

8. What is unusual about December in New Ross?

9. What kind of weather is Ireland known for?

10. How does Furlong treat his workers?

(see the answer keys)

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