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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 nun who pays him make Furlong think of?

2. What is Furlong's first name?

3. What did Ned once give Furlong for Christmas as a child that he came to love?

4. Where has a new airport just opened up?

5. Why does Furlong go to the convent in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the predominant religion in Ireland?

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

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

5. How does Furlong treat his workers?

6. Why was Furlong sometimes treated badly as a child?

7. How did Furlong meet Eileen?

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

9. What kind of weather is Ireland known for?

10. What does Furlong say Eileen does too much?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do Furlong and his wife feel it is quite important for their daughters to go to the school affiliated with the convent? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Once Furlong is fairly sure Ned is his father, what are his reflections on the man and on his own upbringing? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Keegan's descriptions and development of the setting of this novel.

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