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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose funeral do others in the house begin to talk about?

2. Eva tells Billy that Mary has been married ________ times.

3. What self-centered behavior do Dennis' children exhibit after their mother dies?

4. What does Dennis do after everyone is notified of Billy's death?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the setting for Chapter 7?

2. What does Dan share about Billy and Maeve's relationship the night of the funeral?

3. What does Eva tell Billy about her deception?

4. Who is the person who ultimately brings some calm to the mourners at Maeve's house?

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

6. What does Maeve recall doing to insure that she would see Billy more than once?

7. What happens when Maeve hears Dennis' voice in the house?

8. How would Billy's life had been different had he married Eva, at least according to Dan Lynch?

9. What does Maeve share about the night that Billy died?

10. When does Dennis admit to losing his faith?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In keeping with the title of CHARMING BILLY, what exactly did Billy do to earn that title? Cite three examples that support Billy's charm. Why did the author name the book CHARMING BILLY instead of something more haunting and perhaps more fitting for Billy's life?

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Billy Lynch. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Billy?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the setting for the novel. Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did the writer choose this setting?

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