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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Miss Fortini send Eilis when Eilis shows up sad for the second day in a row at work?
(a) Lunchroom.
(b) Outside.
(c) Staff room.
(d) Bathroom.

2. What are Mrs. Keohoe's daily topics at dinner?
(a) Changing fashions and new trends.
(b) Her friends.
(c) News from Ireland.
(d) Her children.

3. What is the nationality of the man that Father Flood knows who is willing to give Eilis a job in Brooklyn?
(a) French.
(b) Irish.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Italian.

4. What type of meat do people say is the best sold anywhere and is sold by Miss Kelly?
(a) Pork chops.
(b) Ham.
(c) Beef roast.
(d) Lamb chops.

5. Before Eilis sails to America, how many times has she used a shower?
(a) Once.
(b) Never.
(c) Three times.
(d) Twice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Eilis's brothers used to do imitation of the Sunday sermon, radio sports commentators, teachers in school, and other characters in town?

2. What was Miss Kelly's nickname in school?

3. What type of business does Jim Farrell's father own?

4. During Eilis's first Christmas serving at Father Flood's dinner, how many potatoes is everyone allowed?

5. Where is Eilis's landlady from?

(see the answer key)

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