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1. When does the friendship begin between Benny and Eve?

At Benny's tenth birthday, Annabel insists that Benny invite Eve, an orphan girl who wears secondhand clothes too large for her.

2. How is Eve's character established early on in the novel?

She is not embarrassed by her clothes which are provided for her by Mother Francis at St. Mary's convent where she lives.

3. Describe the hope and the reality about Benny's new dress for the party.

Benny is hoping for a blue velvet dress with fancy shoes, but her mother selects a more practical jumper and accessories.

4. Detail what portends a future problem in the novel.

Benny and Eve discuss Sean Walsh who works for Benny's father. Neither of them likes Sean.

5. Why are Benny and Eve in the Healy Hotel and what are they doing?

They are practicing how to drink coffee in metropolitan society while they look at a boy through the window.

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