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In "Eveline," what promise did Eveline make to her mother?
To leave Dublin
To travel the world
To keep the family together
To marry a sailor
In "Araby," why is the narrator eager to visit the bazaar?
To buy something for himself
To experience the exotic atmosphere
To purchase a gift for Mangan's sister
To meet his friends
In "The Dead," what song triggers Gretta's emotional response?
The Wild Rover
Danny Boy
The Lass of Aughrim
Molly Malone
In "The Boarding House," what is Mr. Doran's concern about marrying Polly?
The difference in their ages
The potential damage to his reputation
Her lack of education
His family's disapproval
In "Eveline," what internal conflict does Eveline face regarding her decision to leave Dublin?
She is unsure about whether she should stay with Frank or remain in Dublin, feeling torn between duty and love.
In "The Dead," what revelation does Gabriel Conroy have about his wife, Gretta, during their stay at the hotel?
Gabriel realizes that Gretta still has strong, unresolved feelings for a past lover, Michael Furey, who died young.
In "The Boarding House," how does Mrs. Mooney orchestrate the relationship between her daughter, Polly, and Mr. Doran?
Mrs. Mooney manipulates the situation by making sure that Mr. Doran feels obligated to marry Polly after their affair.
In "The Dead," how does Gabriel Conroy react to the news of Michael Furey’s death?
He becomes angry with Gretta for still caring about Michael Furey.
He decides to confront Gretta about her past.
He expresses sympathy for her but moves on without much concern.
Gabriel feels a mixture of jealousy, guilt, and realization of his own emotional distance from Gretta.
In "Araby," what prevents the narrator from buying the gift for Mangan’s sister?
He realizes that the gift is too expensive.
The bazaar closes before he can make his purchase.
He becomes distracted by other people at the bazaar.
Mangan’s sister refuses to accept his gift.
In "Eveline," what ultimately prevents Eveline from leaving with Frank?
She is overwhelmed by fear of the unknown.
She feels guilt about betraying her father.
She realizes she doesn’t love Frank enough to leave Dublin.
Eveline is paralyzed by the thought of abandoning her family and her responsibilities.
In "The Dead," what is Gabriel’s profession?
He is a doctor.
He is a journalist.
Gabriel is a teacher and a writer.
He works in a government office.
