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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Counterparts".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The old man in "An Encounter" says that young boys can't read some of the works by which author?
(a) Lord Lytton.
(b) Shakespeare.
(c) Sir Walter Scott.
(d) Victor Hugo.

2. What does Farrington's son offer to do by way of apology for offending Farrington?
(a) Rebuild the fire.
(b) Feed the pigs.
(c) Get a job.
(d) Say a Hail Mary.

3. In "The Boarding House," where does Mr. Doran work?
(a) In a university.
(b) In the church office.
(c) In a wine merchant's office.
(d) On the railroad.

4. What did Father Butler catch Leo Dillon reading?
(a) The Apache Chief.
(b) The Bloody Saloon.
(c) High Noon.
(d) Standoff at Little Bighorn.

5. Who bought the field in which Eveline used to play?
(a) The narrator's neighbor.
(b) A man from Edinburgh.
(c) A priest.
(d) A man from Belfast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the American in "After the Race"?

2. The narrator of "An Encounter" mentions that he prefers which genre of literature to the Wild West stories?

3. What does Farrington eat after he has his drink?

4. What does Eveline hold on to while she makes her decision to stay in Dublin?

5. What type of hat does Farrington wear while he walks to the pub?

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