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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. In what branch of service did Delores's boyfriend serve?

2. Where did Frank move when Mrs. Klein and her son were taken to the Catholic homes?

3. What color were Alberta Small's eyes?

4. What bar did Frank go to after having his first disagreement with Mike?

5. When Frank met Bridey Stokes, how long had she been in America?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why didn't Paddy McGovern have any trouble getting girls to dance?

2. When was Frank able to spend time with Mike Small?

3. How did Miss Mudd save Frank?

4. What were paraprofessionals and why were they taking college classes at New York Technical College?

5. Describe Frank and Alberta's wedding day.

6. What routine did Alberta follow on the weekends in Chapter 41?

7. Who did Angela invite to her apartment one day?

8. How were Frank and Alberta able to buy a home?

9. What memories did Frank have of his father?

10. What did the students at McKee bring Frank for St. Patrick's Day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between the Gilligan brothers.

Essay Topic 2

When Frank attempted to imagine what New York would be like, Limerick would push him into the past. Discuss Limerick, Ireland, and the mixed feelings that Frank felt for his former home.

Essay Topic 3

At one point, Frank said that if he had any belief left, he would have gone to confession. Discuss Frank's religious beliefs.

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