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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 kind of smoke comes from the fires at the convent?

2. What does Furlong especially notice on the door of the convent as he is leaving?

3. What happens to Furlong after he makes the delivery at the convent?

4. What does Eileen tell Furlong he does for the family?

5. In what religion is Furlong raised?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What tradition do the five Furlong daughters do every Christmas?

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

4. Where does this story take place?

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

6. How does Furlong treat his workers?

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

8. What is Furlong's business like?

9. What does Furlong say Eileen does too much?

10. What is unusual about December in New Ross?

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

Write an essay explaining Keegan's tone and use of language throughout this novella.

Essay Topic 3

How and when does Furlong really begin to delve into the question of who his father might be? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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