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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eli notice makes up the pattern on Doran's tie?
(a) Mushrooms.
(b) Skulls.
(c) Musical notes.
(d) Happy faces.

2. On page 175, what does the "Diamonds" narrator say appeals to him about Siobhán Maher?
(a) Her "wisp of a voice."
(b) Her "pliancy."
(c) Her "urgency."
(d) Her "feral beauty."

3. What does Doran do when Eli wants a drink but the barman is still in the cellar?
(a) Tells Eli that he will just have to wait.
(b) Pours it himself.
(c) Offers Eli his own pint.
(d) Yells for the barman.

4. When Arm and Dympna meet Hector at Lally's, what conspiracy theory is the odd older man with Hector trying to advance?
(a) The World Cup finalists are all robots.
(b) Scotland is trying to annex Ireland.
(c) There is a hidden planet in our solar system.
(d) Jesus had a twin brother.

5. Why is the source of Jack's behaviors that puzzle Arm?
(a) Jack is uncomfortable with Arm.
(b) Jack is poorly disciplined.
(c) Jack is autistic.
(d) Jack has Down's Syndrome.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the "Diamonds" narrator feed the stray cats at Saint Carmichael's?

2. What is the "Diamonds" narrator hiding with his long sleeves?

3. What makes Eli realize that he has been overreacting to the idea of going to Maryanne's funeral?

4. What does Paudi believe is true about Hector?

5. On their visit to Fannigan's house, what does Arm decide Fannigan's outfit is meant to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Rebecca's opinion of Arm after their conversation at Quillinan's?

2. When Arm and Dympna arrive at the uncles' farm, what does Paudi show them?

3. When Arm finally gets what he wants from Maire Mirkin, what is ironic about the situation?

4. Why does the narrator of "Diamonds" need to rely on his former school principal once he is in Glanbeigh?

5. Why does Arm's son not live with him?

6. What do the narrator and Siobhán see as they are driving down the quay road, and what is Siobhán's reaction?

7. What can be inferred about how Maryanne died, and what evidence is there to support this inference?

8. What does the narrator do on the Monday after he meets Siobhán?

9. What is Dympna's intention in bringing Arm inside the house at the farm, and how does Paudi react?

10. What does Paudi do to Dympna, and what is Arm's reaction?

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