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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What object does Rooney use in a metaphor describing the significance of the scholarship in Connell's life?
(a) A light bulb.
(b) A paper clip.
(c) A cruise ship.
(d) A bottle opener.

2. Who thinks Connell brags about Marianne too often?
(a) Niall.
(b) Lorraine.
(c) Peggy.
(d) Marianne.

3. What city has Connell reached when he texts Lorraine about Stephen's Cathedral?
(a) Nice.
(b) Vienna.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Paris.

4. In April of 2012, Connell is most nervous about which final assignment?
(a) An essay.
(b) A written exam.
(c) A presentation.
(d) An oral exam.

5. What kind of a mother does Connell tell Marianne that she would be?
(a) Protective.
(b) Kind.
(c) Great.
(d) Strict.

6. Marianne confesses to Connell that Jamie is a what?
(a) A sadist.
(b) A gambler.
(c) A masochist.
(d) A thief.

7. Marianne tells Connell that she hopes that the two of them will always do what for each other?
(a) Hold each other's hands.
(b) Laugh at each other's jokes.
(c) Take each other's sides.
(d) Dry each other's tears.

8. What is the name of Peggy's boyfriend?
(a) Charles.
(b) Michael.
(c) Lorcan.
(d) Gareth.

9. Connell tells Lorraine that Marianne's new boyfriend is "a bit more in line with" (129) Marianne's what?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Worldview.
(c) Social class.
(d) Goals.

10. What adjective does Jamie use to describe Connell's appearance upon his arrival at Marianne's house?
(a) Mean.
(b) Rough.
(c) Rank.
(d) Dirty.

11. Sitting on the bus with Helen, Connell mentally applies all but which of the following adjectives to Marianne?
(a) Glamourous.
(b) Contained.
(c) Exquisite.
(d) Formidable.

12. In what location does Connell awaken the morning after running into Miss Neary at the club?
(a) His own living room floor.
(b) His own bedroom floor.
(c) In his own bed.
(d) In Marianne's bed.

13. Connell reflects upon the fact that capturing an experience on paper makes him feel as if he is capturing it inside what object?
(a) A frame.
(b) A clamp.
(c) A vice.
(d) A jar.

14. Who sends Marianne a text suggesting that Connell is not serious about Marianne?
(a) Jamie.
(b) Lars.
(c) Eric.
(d) Joanna.

15. When Connell and Marianne encounter one another again in August of 2012, Marianne recalls that she has not seen Connell since what month?
(a) July.
(b) May.
(c) April.
(d) June.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jamie's height, in relation to Marianne's height?

2. Who is the first man with whom Marianne has a relationship after her split from Connell?

3. Helen tells Connell that every time she sees Marianne at a party, Marianne is taking what action?

4. Who shatters one of Marianne's coupe champagne glasses?

5. Connell envisions Marianne's future, he always imagines her in what position?

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