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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the keeper show him how to do?
(a) Maintain the doorlocks.
(b) Take apart the coffeemaker.
(c) Scrub the teacups.
(d) Sharpen the razors.

2. What did the army offer Horahan when his period of service ended?
(a) The rank of Captain.
(b) A dishonorable discharge.
(c) A chance to avoid court martial.
(d) To continue for a while.

3. What color are the eyes of Ralph's wife?
(a) Green.
(b) Brown.
(c) Hazel.
(d) Blue.

4. What is the name of the girl in the cafe?
(a) Eileen.
(b) Philomena.
(c) Susan.
(d) Rachel.

5. What is the Lahardane herd infected with?
(a) H1N1.
(b) Bovine spongiform encephalopathy.
(c) Fleas.
(d) Tuberculosis.

6. What part of Lahardane has become derelict?
(a) The gate.
(b) The grass.
(c) The outhouse.
(d) The milk shed.

7. What does Lucy need to feel before she could love someone?
(a) Free to choose for herself.
(b) Forgiven.
(c) The grace of God.
(d) Happiness.

8. What does Jack want to be?
(a) A soldier.
(b) An ophthalmologist.
(c) A veterinarian.
(d) A horticulturalist.

9. Who sees a banshee?
(a) Hannah.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Bridget.

10. Henry says that Horahan is 'not the full _______.'
(a) Dollar.
(b) Shilling.
(c) Pound.
(d) Basket.

11. What is the elm only fit for?
(a) Coffins.
(b) Particle board.
(c) Kindling.
(d) Barrels.

12. What is in the bottles that Captain Gault opens?
(a) Cognac.
(b) Milk.
(c) Wine.
(d) Whiskey.

13. Who is the unexpected visitor?
(a) The E.S.B. man.
(b) Horahan.
(c) O'Reilly.
(d) Mr Sullivan.

14. What does Everard drink in the cafe by the church?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Tea.
(c) Cider.
(d) Brandy.

15. What does Lucy look for in Enniseala?
(a) The blue car.
(b) The red wagon.
(c) The black bicycle.
(d) The white balloon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Horahan temporarily out of?

2. What would be held on St Cecilia's day?

3. What type of animal would Kitty Theresa like to be?

4. What was waiting in Horahan's locker?

5. What was the weather on the day Lucy was born?

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