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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. How much money do the nuns give Furlong?
2. Who comes out to meet Furlong in Chapter 5 at the convent?
3. What does Eileen say to Furlong when he tells her what he saw that disturbed him at the convent?
4. What does Grace play in Chapter 6?
5. In Chapter 5, what does Furlong understand about the Mother Superior as their chat goes on?
Short Essay Questions
1. What excuse does Sarah Redmond give for having been in the shed?
2. What does Furlong ask Sarah that she is too upset to answer?
3. Who does Furlong begin to think might be his father?
4. In Part III, what does Furlong tell the woman with the kettle he will give her?
5. What does Eileen say about Furlong when he tells her about his visit to the laundry in Part III?
6. What does Eileen emphasize to Furlong about the girl he saw at the laundry?
7. Who does Furlong go to visit the same day he makes the delivery at the convent?
8. Why does Eileen say the nuns are "very good"?
9. What name does Sarah Redmond say she goes by in the convent?
10. Why does Eileen not want Furlong to do anything about what he saw at the laundry?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Why do you think Keegan chooses to end the novel with Furlong taking Sarah home with him, but without exploring any of his family's or the town's reactions? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
How does Keegan establish and maintain suspense throughout this novella? Write a journal entry explaining your answers.
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