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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Frank's grandmother not speaking to Angela at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) Angela did not bring enough food for dinner.
(b) Frank was sick in grandmother's yard.
(c) Malachy lost his job again.
(d) Frank lost his prayerbook.

2. Why does Mr. O'Halloran yell at Mr. O'Neill?
(a) The children are complaining that they have not learned enough science.
(b) There are several books missing from Mr. O'Neill's class.
(c) Mr. O'Neill should not be striking the students.
(d) Mr. O'Neill should not be teaching fourth graders geometry.

3. Because they do not have bus fare home, where does the family sleep that night?
(a) In the police barracks.
(b) At a friend's house.
(c) On the street.
(d) Inside a homeless shelter.

4. What does the "Angel on the Seventh Step" bring the family?
(a) Brother Michael.
(b) Eggs, butter, and sugar to make sweets.
(c) New clothes for the children.
(d) A new bag of coal.

5. What kind of lessons does Angela decide Frank must take?
(a) Violin lessons.
(b) Reading lessons.
(c) Gaelic lessons.
(d) Irish dancing lessons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once the family rents a room, why are they unable to sleep that first night?

2. How does Frank spend his tuition money?

3. Why is Frank afraid to go home in Chapter 6?

4. After receiving money from the Vincent de Paul society, why does Nora insist on going to the store with Angela?

5. Why does Frank miss his collection?

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