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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 is Furlong's first name?
(a) Allen.
(b) Bill.
(c) Paul.
(d) Henry.

2. What does Eileen want to get a loan for in the new year?
(a) New windows.
(b) A pool.
(c) A new dress.
(d) A big party.

3. Who does Furlong live with growing up?
(a) His grandparents.
(b) His aunt.
(c) Mrs. Wilson, Ned, and his mother.
(d) His brother.

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

5. Who is listed as his father on Furlong's birth certificate?
(a) Henry.
(b) Ned.
(c) No one.
(d) William.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Furlong tell Eileen she will "meet coming back" if she does not slow down?

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

3. What do the Furlong girls drink together in Chapter 3?

4. What happens to the weather as Furlong leaves the convent?

5. How old is Furlong's mother when she has him?

Short Essay Questions

1. As a boy, what did Furlong once really want badly for Christmas?

2. How did Furlong meet Eileen?

3. What do the Furlongs use to cook upon?

4. What kind of weather is Ireland known for?

5. What is one reason Furlong never finds out for sure who his father is?

6. How does Furlong treat his workers?

7. Where did Furlong grow up?

8. Why does Furlong often feel grateful?

9. In Part II, what kind of existential worry does Furlong have?

10. What is Furlong's business like?

(see the answer keys)

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