Plot Summary (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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In what year and location does the story take place?
In what year and location does the story take place?
1985, New Ross, Ireland
What type of business does Bill Furlong operate?
What type of business does Bill Furlong operate?
Coal and fuel delivery
How old was Furlong's mother Sarah when she became pregnant with him?
How old was Furlong's mother Sarah when she became pregnant with him?
Sixteen years old
Who was Mrs. Wilson in relation to Furlong's upbringing?
Who was Mrs. Wilson in relation to Furlong's upbringing?
Wealthy Protestant widow who took them in
How many daughters does Furlong have?
How many daughters does Furlong have?
Five daughters
How are the girls at the convent described by townspeople?
How are the girls at the convent described by townspeople?
Troubled and unholy
What does the desperate girl at the convent tell Furlong she wants to do?
What does the desperate girl at the convent tell Furlong she wants to do?
Drown herself
What is Eileen's response when Furlong tells her about the convent?
What is Eileen's response when Furlong tells her about the convent?
Not their problem, focus on their own family
What is the name of the girl Furlong finds shivering in the coal shed?
What is the name of the girl Furlong finds shivering in the coal shed?
Sarah
What does Mrs. Kehoe specifically advise Furlong to do regarding the convent?
What does Mrs. Kehoe specifically advise Furlong to do regarding the convent?
Stay quiet about it
What does Furlong collect from Hanrahan's as a Christmas present?
What does Furlong collect from Hanrahan's as a Christmas present?
Patent shoes for Eileen
What were Magdalene laundries used for?
What were Magdalene laundries used for?
Housing women who broke social/moral norms