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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 23 - 44).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Irish Republic entitled to, according to the 1916 Proclamation?
(a) Food from peasants.
(b) Taxes.
(c) Land.
(d) The allegiance of every Irishman and Irishwoman.

2. When were there yellow trees?
(a) In October.
(b) In January.
(c) In April.
(d) In February.

3. Who is Furlong's youngest child?
(a) Sheila.
(b) Kathleen.
(c) Loretta.
(d) Eileen.

4. Who is Furlong's wife?
(a) Helen.
(b) Janelle.
(c) Eileen.
(d) Rochelle.

5. What did Furlong "come from"?
(a) The orphanage.
(b) Money.
(c) Good stock.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is listed as his father on Furlong's birth certificate?

2. Which river runs through the town the story is set in?

3. How do the people feel about the weather in Chapter 1?

4. What kind of book does Furlong say he might like for Christmas?

5. Who did Mrs. Wilson once tell Furlong he was a credit to?

(see the answer key)

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