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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which of the following reasons explains why Nora begins to feel better about life in general while in town? (from Chapters 11 – 13)

Because it is spring and there are flowers blooming across town.

Because the Conservative Party has swept the British elections.

Because the Gibneys have come to accept the unionization of their employees.

Because fewer people now approach her about Maurice's death.

2.

Why does Donal want to go away to boarding school? (from Chapters 14 – 16)

Because Donal hates the idea of attending school in a small town where everyone knows each other.

Because the other kids at school in Wexford bully Donal.

Because school in Wexford reminds him of his father every day.

Because nothing satisfies Donal.

3.

What does Nora find surprising about the desire of Gibney workers to unionize? (from Chapters 6 – 10)

That they are all non-native Irelanders.

That so many people dislike the Gibneys.

That they already belong to a union.

That they are members of the IRA.

4.

Having sold the vacation house, where does Nora bring her family for vacation? (from Chapters 11 – 13)

In a caravan in the north of Ireland.

In a tent on Curracloe.

In a caravan in Curracloe.

In a tent in the mountains.

5.

Why do Nora, Fiona, and Paul head into Dublin during the riots? (from Chapters 17 – 18)

To buy more records before stores are torched.

To make sure that Aine is safe.

To join the riots and overthrow the Irish government.

To make sure that their city house is in one piece.

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