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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eileen do in Chapter 2 that is quite unlike Violet?
(a) She doesn't talk back when Sean insults her.
(b) She swears at her children.
(c) She gets Elizabeth ready for breakfast in a brisk manner.
(d) She hugs Elizabeth.

2. Who does Violet insist Elizabeth make friends with in Chapter 6?
(a) Molly.
(b) Melissa.
(c) Monica.
(d) Miranda.

3. How does Elizabeth feel to be home in Chapter 6?
(a) Happy.
(b) Resentful.
(c) Overwhelmed.
(d) Depressed.

4. What is the name of Maureen's friend in Chapter 3?
(a) Fiona.
(b) Meghan.
(c) Berna.
(d) Abbie.

5. What does Aisling advise Elizabeth to call her mother's new boyfriend?
(a) Father.
(b) Harry.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Sir.

6. Who is the manager at Murray's?
(a) Mr. Malt.
(b) Mr. Meade.
(c) Mr. Mathews.
(d) Mr. Morris.

7. Where does Aisling eventually get a job in Chapter 8?
(a) At a quarry.
(b) At a department store.
(c) At her family's business.
(d) At a real estate company.

8. What does Eileen worry about in regards to her household in Chapter 2?
(a) That Elizabeth will not keep up with the housework.
(b) That the noisy home will be traumatic for Elizabeth.
(c) That her furniture will get ruined.
(d) There she will not be able to feed Elizabeth.

9. What does Sean Jr.'s father do after his failure in Chapter 3?
(a) He gets Sean a tutor.
(b) He kicks Sean Jr. out of the house.
(c) He puts Sean Jr. to work in the store.
(d) He bans any further talk of the army.

10. How old does Aisling turn in Chapter 9?
(a) Twenty-four.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Twenty-one.
(d) Nineteen.

11. What becomes routine for Elizabeth and Stone in Chapter 9?
(a) The time they spend together.
(b) Sex.
(c) Trips to the hospital.
(d) Arguing.

12. Who is Maureen dating in Chapter 6?
(a) Thomas Daly.
(b) Patrick Daly.
(c) Brandan Daly.
(d) Matthew Daly.

13. What does Elizabeth gain in Chapter 4?
(a) Sean's affection.
(b) Self-confidence.
(c) New friends.
(d) Weight.

14. What is the name of the woman who gets Elizabeth to Dunlaoghaire?
(a) Mrs. Mahoney.
(b) Mrs. Moriarty.
(c) Mrs. Lyre.
(d) Mrs. Owen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aisling write Elizabeth about Sister Catherine in Chapter 6?

2. What does Joannie convince Elizabeth to allow her classmates to do in Chapter 4?

3. How does Eileen react to Dr. Lynch's words in Chapter 5?

4. How old is Eamonn in Chapter 3?

5. What worries Elizabeth about Violet's letters in Chapter 5?

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