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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Frank envy the children whose fathers are in England?
(a) The families usually move to England.
(b) The fathers send home money for food and necessities.
(c) They do not see their fathers.
(d) The children get to go visit their fathers.

2. How does Frank earn money from Mr. Timoney?
(a) He reads to Mr. Timoney.
(b) He brings Mr. Timoney books.
(c) He delivers coal to Mr. Timoney.
(d) He cleans Mr. Timoney's home.

3. What does Grandma think will help Frank's eyes?
(a) Closing them for three days.
(b) Eating an onion boiled in milk.
(c) Washing them with salt water.
(d) St. Anthony's spit.

4. Why does Mickey die?
(a) He has consumption.
(b) He is in a bad fight.
(c) He has typhoid.
(d) He has pneumonia.

5. Why is Frank shown more respect by his classmates in Chapter 11?
(a) He is employed.
(b) He is getting older.
(c) He beat up Mikey Molloy.
(d) He is smarter than the other children at school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Frank do with Pat Sheehan?

2. What does the "Angel on the Seventh Step" bring the family?

3. Why does young Malachy have to visit Barrington's Hospital?

4. What great change occurs in Mikey's father in Chapter 11?

5. Why do the children at school tease Frank and his brother about their boots?

(see the answer key)

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