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  • In "Araby," what prevents the narrator from buying the gift for Mangan’s sister?
    The bazaar closes before he can make his purchase.
    He realizes that the gift is too expensive.
  • In "The Boarding House," what is Mr. Doran's concern about marrying Polly?
    His family's disapproval
    The difference in their ages
    Her lack of education
    The potential damage to his reputation
  • In "Eveline," what ultimately prevents Eveline from leaving with Frank?
    She is overwhelmed by fear of the unknown.
    Eveline is paralyzed by the thought of abandoning her family and her responsibilities.
    She realizes she doesn’t love Frank enough to leave Dublin.
    She feels guilt about betraying her father.
  • He becomes distracted by other people at the bazaar.
    Mangan’s sister refuses to accept his gift.
  • 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 song triggers Gretta's emotional response?
    The Lass of Aughrim
    Danny Boy
    Molly Malone
    The Wild Rover
  • 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," 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 "Araby," why is the narrator eager to visit the bazaar?
    To buy something for himself
    To meet his friends
    To purchase a gift for Mangan's sister
    To experience the exotic atmosphere
  • 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 expresses sympathy for her but moves on without much concern.
    He decides to confront Gretta about her past.
    Gabriel feels a mixture of jealousy, guilt, and realization of his own emotional distance from Gretta.
  • In "Eveline," what promise did Eveline make to her mother?
    To travel the world
    To marry a sailor
    To keep the family together
    To leave Dublin
  • In "The Dead," what is Gabriel’s profession?
    He works in a government office.
    He is a journalist.
    He is a doctor.
    Gabriel is a teacher and a writer.
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