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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, 1945-1954, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Elizabeth's school in England smell like?
(a) Lavender.
(b) Chalk dust.
(c) Disinfectant.
(d) Mildew.

2. What shocking news does Violet tell Elizabeth at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) That George is having an affair.
(b) That Violet had an abortion.
(c) That Violet is dying.
(d) That Violet is getting a divorce.

3. What kind of lessons does Elizabeth begin attending in Chapter 5?
(a) Religious lessons.
(b) Art lessons.
(c) Etiquette lessons.
(d) History lessons.

4. Who does Violet fall in love with in Chapter 6?
(a) Carl.
(b) Tony.
(c) Harry.
(d) David.

5. What does Sean Sr. do regularly after Sean Jr. enlists?
(a) Writes Sean Jr. letters.
(b) Skips work.
(c) Goes to church.
(d) He goes out drinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Sean Jr. killed?

2. What does Elizabeth look forward to in Chapter 4?

3. What career does Maureen O'Connor want to pursue in Chapter 3?

4. What does Aisling do that pleases Elizabeth in Chapter 2?

5. What type of woman has Violet transformed into after the war?

(see the answer key)

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