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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Frank stop working for Mr. Timoney?
(a) Mr. Timoney is placed in a senior citizens' home.
(b) Mr. Timoney finds someone else to work for him.
(c) Mr. Timoney passes away.
(d) Frank gets ill and cannot work.

2. What great change occurs in Mikey's father in Chapter 11?
(a) Mikey's father has the consumption.
(b) Mikey's father decides to stop drinking.
(c) Mikey's father leaves his mother.
(d) Mikey's father quits his job.

3. Why does Mikey call Frank a bastard in Chapter 11?
(a) Frank's parents were not married for nine months before he was born.
(b) Frank's parents were not married when he was born.
(c) Frank had relations with a girl at the pub.
(d) Frank and Mikey had gotten into an argument.

4. After Eugene's death in Chapter 2, why does Frank get angry with his father in the pub?
(a) Malachy is drinking instead of attending the funeral.
(b) Malachy does not seem to be upset about Eugene's death.
(c) Malachy has put his glass on Eugene's coffin.
(d) Malachy has spent the money intended for the funeral on alcohol.

5. For what religious event is Frank preparing for in Chapter 9?
(a) To read a sermon.
(b) To become an altar boy.
(c) His confirmation.
(d) To volunteer in the church's soup kitchen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Hannon encourage Frank to stay in school?

2. Why does Mrs. O'Riordan write a note to Angela about Frank?

3. What kind of teacher is Mr. Benson?

4. Why is Frank hospitalized for a second time in Chapter 9?

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

(see the answer key)

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