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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. In Chapter 9, according to Elizabeth, what, at her age has she grown past?
(a) Dreaming about having an incredible life.
(b) Old-fashioned Catholic views.
(c) Worrying that boys will like her.
(d) The need to please her parents.

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

4. What does Eileen hope Elizabeth's stay will result in?
(a) Elizabeth considering Eileen her mother.
(b) Less housework for Eileen.
(c) Elizabeth finding out about her family roots.
(d) A restored friendship with Violet.

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

6. What game does Elizabeth's father learn in Chapter 7?
(a) Euchre.
(b) Chess.
(c) Bridge.
(d) Backgammon.

7. What deal is made between Elizabeth's parents in Chapter 7?
(a) George must leave London.
(b) George will provide grounds for divorce.
(c) Violet will get custody of Elizabeth.
(d) Violet will pay George alimony.

8. What worries Elizabeth about Violet's letters in Chapter 5?
(a) They never contain good news.
(b) They don't mention Elizabeth's father.
(c) They smell like cigarette smoke.
(d) They arrive infrequently.

9. What does Elizabeth feel well enough to do by Tuesday in Chapter 10?
(a) Take a river cruise.
(b) Go shopping.
(c) Watch a movie.
(d) Call her mother.

10. Who is Elizabeth employed by at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) Mr. Brace.
(b) Mr. Coghlan.
(c) Mr. Ellis.
(d) Mr. Worsky.

11. Where does Sean Jr. write from in Chapter 5?
(a) Boot camp.
(b) New York.
(c) University.
(d) His honeymoon in Scotland.

12. How does Eileen react to Dr. Lynch's words in Chapter 5?
(a) She becomes angry.
(b) She laughs at him.
(c) She is humiliated.
(d) She is moved.

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

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

15. In what direction do Violet and Harry move in Chapter 7?
(a) South.
(b) East.
(c) North.
(d) West.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Violet admit in her note in Chapter 5?

2. Why does Elizabeth not want her mother to visit the O'Connor house?

3. Who does Aisling use as an excuse to get out of doing things in Chapter 4?

4. How might one describe Elizabeth in Chapter 1?

5. Who is the only person to notice that Elizabeth has lost her virginity?

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