1. Why do Philomena, Delia, Mrs. Leibowitz, and Minnie write to Angela's mother?
(a) They want Angela's mother to send money so that Angela and her family can move back to Ireland.
(b) They want Angela's mother to take care of Frank.
(c) They want Angela's mother to come to America to visit.
(d) They want Angela's mother to convince Angela to leave Malachy.

2. After receiving money from the Vincent de Paul society, why does Nora insist on going to the store with Angela?
(a) Angela does not know where the store is.
(b) She wants Angela to buy her some groceries.
(c) She is worried the store owner will cheat Angela.
(d) Angela will need help carrying the groceries.

3. Why is the family receiving less money at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) Malachy had been drinking away all of the money.
(b) With Angela's new job, the charity feels they do not need as much.
(c) There is less money for the charity to give.
(d) With two less children, the charity gives them less.

4. When Malachy gets a job, what happens the third week he is supposed to bring home the wages?
(a) He is fired.
(b) He spends all of the wages on alcohol.
(c) He is robbed walking home.
(d) He spends all of the wages on new clothes for the children.

5. Why does the family call the upstairs of their home Italy and the downstairs Ireland?
(a) The downstairs reminds them of home, while upstairs is unfamiliar.
(b) The children made up the names because both places begin with the same letter.
(c) The upstairs is cold and dirty, and the downstairs is where they spend their time.
(d) The downstairs has flooded and the upstairs is warm, like a vacation to Italy.