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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. What does Eveline hold on to while she makes her decision to stay in Dublin?
(a) Her handbag.
(b) Her hat.
(c) The iron railing.
(d) Frank's hand.

2. What color is Mr. Doran's beard?
(a) Red.
(b) Brown.
(c) Gray.
(d) White.

3. On which street does the narrator of "Araby" live?
(a) South Ringsend.
(b) Grand Avenue.
(c) North Richmond Street.
(d) Main Street.

4. In "Eveline," what was the destination of Frank's first trip as a sailor?
(a) Canada.
(b) Patagonia.
(c) Panama.
(d) New York.

5. As Joyce mentions in "The Boarding House," what sits on the mantelpiece?
(a) A pearl rosary.
(b) A portrait of Mrs. Mooney's father.
(c) A china plate.
(d) A clock.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the first paragraph of "The Sisters," the narrator states that he will know if his friend is dead because he will see what in the window?

2. In "After the Race", what subject does Segouin introduce over dinner ?

3. What do the mourners have to drink after viewing the corpse in "The Sisters"?

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

5. Where do Eveline and Frank plan to live?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lenehan do while Corley is on his date?

2. What is Mrs. Mooney's plan with regard to Polly and Mr. Doran?

3. Describe the four men in the French car from the story, "After the Race".

4. Describe the narrator of "Araby"'s morning routine.

5. What incident led to the decline in Father Flynn's health?

6. Describe Frank from the story, "Eveline".

7. What type of people lodge at Mrs. Mooney's establishment?

8. Describe the narrator's mood in the days preceding Araby.

9. What happens to the narrator at Araby?

10. In "An Encounter", what adventurous plan do the boys hatch?

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