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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Furlong's youngest child?

3. Who did Mrs. Wilson once tell Furlong he was a credit to?

4. Who does Loretta not want to see that Furlong worries about?

5. What is the dirtiest work for Furlong?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did Furlong grow up?

2. What do the Furlongs use to cook upon?

3. What is the predominant religion in Ireland?

4. How did Furlong meet Eileen?

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

6. What is Furlong's business like?

7. What kind of weather is Ireland known for?

8. What does Furlong say Eileen does too much?

9. What is unusual about December in New Ross?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing Keegan's descriptions of the setting of New Ross.

Essay Topic 2

How does Furlong's life change after the first time he meets Sarah Redmond in the convent's freezing shed? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What is the legend about the Barrow River, and why do you think Keegan includes it at the point in the story that she does? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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