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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. Whose name does Furlong tell the Mother Superior he has taken himself?

2. What does Eileen bring up for the first time in Chapter 4 that is a "cheap blow" to Furlong?

3. What does Furlong wonder about as he approaches the convent in Chapter 5?

4. What is Sarah eating as Furlong is leaving the convent?

5. In Chapter 5, what does Mother Superior give to the girl from the shed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Mother Superior say it must be disappointing that Furlong has no sons?

2. Why does Eileen not want Furlong to do anything about what he saw at the laundry?

3. In Part III, what does Eileen say to Furlong about his past for the first time?

4. Who works in Furlong's office with him during the rush and how does she feel about it?

5. In Part III, what does Furlong tell the woman with the kettle he will give her?

6. Who does Furlong begin to think might be his father?

7. What does Mother Superior say about the sailors that makes Furlong mad?

8. Why do people call in last-minute orders to Furlong before Christmas?

9. Who does Furlong go to visit the same day he makes the delivery at the convent?

10. What does Furlong do with the girl he finds in the shed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

How does Keegan establish and maintain suspense throughout this novella? Write a journal entry explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

How does Keegan communicate the church's power and influence to readers? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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