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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does Miss Kelly pay Eilis when she has her work an extra day?
(a) Four shillings.
(b) Three shillings.
(c) One shilling.
(d) Two shillings.

2. Why has Father Flood not been coming around to check on Eilis in the first few weeks she has been in America?
(a) He had been sick.
(b) He thought she did not want him to.
(c) He was too busy.
(d) Mrs. Kehoe asked him not to.

3. What color uniform does Eilis wear at Bartocci's?
(a) Blue.
(b) Brown.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Cream.

4. The night after Eilis receives her first letters from home, what does she call her bedroom at Mrs. Kehoe's?
(a) Closeet.
(b) Mausoleum.
(c) Rat trap.
(d) Tomb.

5. How many other Irish girls have taken classes at Brooklyn College where Father Flood enrolls her?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) None.
(d) Four.

6. What hours does Eilis work at Bartocci's?
(a) 9-6.
(b) 9-5.
(c) 8-5.
(d) 10-7.

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

8. Where do Rose and Eilis have lunch together before Eilis takes the taxi to the boat in Liverpool?
(a) Gresham Hotel.
(b) Wyatt Hotel.
(c) Rosehead Tea Room.
(d) Willows Tea Room.

9. What college does Father Flood want to try to get Eilis to attend?
(a) Bard College.
(b) Brooklyn College.
(c) City College.
(d) Hunter College.

10. How much does Miss Kelly offer to pay Eilis to work in her store one day a week?
(a) Eight and three.
(b) Five and four.
(c) Ten and two.
(d) Seven and six.

11. What color hair does the lodger, Diana Montini, have?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Blonde.
(d) Brown.

12. The night after Eilis's first sale at Bartocci's, what are Patty and Diana modeling that they just purchased?
(a) Jewelry.
(b) Hats.
(c) Coats.
(d) Shoes.

13. On what street is Mrs. Kehoe's boarding house?
(a) Milton Street.
(b) Park Street.
(c) Washburn Street.
(d) Clinton Street.

14. What does Miss Fortini bring Eilis after speaking to Miss Bartocci on the second day that Eilis is sad at work?
(a) Sandwich.
(b) Toast with butter.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Soup.

15. How long is Eilis's lunch break at Bartocci's?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 30 minutes.
(c) 45 minutes.
(d) 60 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many nights a week does Father Flood think that Eilis should attend classes?

2. In Part I, what classes has Eilis nearly finished?

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

4. How many days does Father Flood arrange for Mrs. Kehoe to pack a lunch for Eilis her first week of classes?

5. What color dress is Nancy wearing when they go to dance on Sunday night the first day that Eilis has worked for Miss Kelly?

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