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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What comment does Aengus make about Benny's dress?
(a) it looks like the prow of a ship
(b) it's the best dress at the party
(c) she's popping out of it
(d) it's definitely her color

2. Why is Eve ashamed?
(a) she pushed the boy into the car
(b) she did not plan to call Mother Francis
(c) she said harsh words to Mother Clare
(d) she jumped in fornt of the car deliberately

3. What does Lilly think about Aidan's parents?
(a) they don't fit in with her society
(b) they look ratty
(c) they are impressive
(d) they have bad voices

4. Why is Nan's father angry with her?
(a) she had some stranger call them
(b) the message she left frightened the family
(c) she never called them at all
(d) she wasn't supposed to be in Dublin

5. Why is Nan happy about the location for the dance?
(a) it is off limits to Brian
(b) it is a good setting for her new dress
(c) it is where she can meet rich men
(d) it is in the hotel where her mother works

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack say that surprises Benny when he invites her to lunch the day after the dance?

2. What happens when Kit invites Paddy Hickey for tea?

3. How does Benny get Clodagh's dress past her parents?

4. Why is Benny nervous at the dance?

5. Who is waiting for Benny as she arrives home on the bus?

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