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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. Dennis tells his daughter that he ______________________.
(a) Wants to convert to Catholicism
(b) Believes everything now
(c) Is too tired to think about religion
(d) Hates God

2. What does Dennis do when he comes into Maeve's house?
(a) Puts beer in the refrigerator
(b) Takes the dog for a walk
(c) Turns on the stereo
(d) Hugs Maeve

3. What does Dennis do with the item the minister gives him?
(a) Puts it in his pocket
(b) Smashes it against a wall
(c) Throws it in the trash
(d) Drops it on the ground

4. What is Billy's attitude when he approaches Dennis about the deception about Eva?
(a) He is resigned
(b) He is sullen
(c) He is furious
(d) He is relieved

5. Dan tells Dennis and his daughter that no one thought Billy would ________________________.
(a) Become an alcoholic
(b) Go to Ireland
(c) Marry after Eva died
(d) Die so young

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following is not gathered after Billy's funeral?

2. What does Dan Lynch insist of Dennis and his daughter?

3. Dennis' daughter knows that Dennis wants to tell Dan _______________________.

4. Who would help Maeve get Billy to bed when he was drunk?

5. Who does not encourage Dennis to cry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Dennis makes a service call to a black church?

2. What does the episode with the black minister remind Dennis of?

3. What is the setting for Chapter 7?

4. How did a friendship between Maeve and Dennis begin to form?

5. How does Dennis respond when his daughter asks him about his faith now?

6. Explain the symbolism of the postcard Billy sent Maeve many years ago.

7. What does Dennis do on the day that Billy dies?

8. How does Dennis' faith in Billy's dream extend past practicality?

9. What is Dennis' daughter's relationship with Matt, the tenant's son?

10. What does Maeve recall about her first date with Billy?

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