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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Mother Superior call Furlong?
(a) Henry.
(b) Mr. Hurlong.
(c) Billy.
(d) Will.

2. Who works at the office with Furlong temporarily in Chapter 5?
(a) Loretta.
(b) Sam.
(c) Kathleen.
(d) Joan.

3. In Chapter 5, what does Mother Superior give to the girl from the shed?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Coal.
(c) Water.
(d) Fruitcake.

4. When does Kathleen start to look fed up at the coal yard?
(a) Monday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Saturday.

5. In Chapter 5, what does Furlong understand about the Mother Superior as their chat goes on?
(a) She is rich.
(b) She is kind.
(c) She is nervous.
(d) She wants him to leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Eileen say can afford to be careless?

2. What does Furlong tell the woman who answers the door to tell the family in Chapter 6?

3. Who does Furlong begin to suspect might be his father in Chapter 6?

4. How much money do the nuns give Furlong?

5. What does Furlong worry is actually bothering Kathleen in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Eileen not want Furlong to do anything about what he saw at the laundry?

2. Who works in Furlong's office with him during the rush and how does she feel about it?

3. Why does the Mother Superior say it must be disappointing that Furlong has no sons?

4. What does the Mother Superior give to Furlong for Christmas?

5. What does Furlong ask Sarah that she is too upset to answer?

6. Who does Furlong go to visit the same day he makes the delivery at the convent?

7. Who does Furlong begin to think might be his father?

8. What does Eileen say about Furlong when he tells her about his visit to the laundry in Part III?

9. What does Ned tell Furlong he feels guilty about from the past?

10. In Part III, what does Furlong tell the woman with the kettle he will give her?

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