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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 is the nickname that Mr. Holohan has in "A Mother"?
(a) Hoppy Holohan.
(b) Jumping Jack.
(c) Holly.
(d) Old Lazy.

2. At the end of "A Painful Case," what does Mr. Duffy hear?
(a) Silence.
(b) Mrs. Sinico's voice.
(c) A violin playing Mozart.
(d) Two children playing.

3. During what season does "A Little Cloud" take place?
(a) Winter.
(b) Autumn.
(c) Summer.
(d) Spring.

4. What does Mr. Duffy do for a living?
(a) He writes poetry.
(b) He walks dogs.
(c) He runs a pub.
(d) He is a bank cashier.

5. What does Mr. Kernan always wear when he is out in the city?
(a) A silk hat and gaiters.
(b) A pocketwatch.
(c) A suit.
(d) A fisherman's cap.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the two neighbor girls of "Clay" bring to share with everyone?

2. In "A Mother," how many concerts does Miss Kearney agree to play?

3. What type of literature does Little Chandler like?

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

5. According to "A Mother," who is the secretary of the Eire Abu Society?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Farrington returns to his desk after the first time in the story Mr. Alleyne reprimands him?

2. Describe Mr. O'Connor's appearance in "Ivy Day in the Committee Room".

3. What does Maria buy for Joe and his family, and what happens to those gifts?

4. What preparations does Mrs. Kearney make for the concerts on behalf of her daughter?

5. How does Farrington spend his evening?

6. Describe Mr. Alleyne from the story, "Counterparts".

7. What is the relationship between Maria, Joe, and Alphy in "Clay"?

8. Describe Gallaher's lifestyle.

9. In "A Painful Case," what is Mr. Duffy's daily routine?

10. Describe the quality of the concerts.

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