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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Angela and Malachy's first born son not named after his father?
(a) The child is given an American name.
(b) Malachy was drunk and the clerk writing the birth certificate did not understand what he was saying.
(c) The child is named for Angela's father.
(d) Malachy is disgusted by his own name.

2. Where does Frank get a job at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) A pub.
(b) A cement factory.
(c) A potato farm.
(d) The butcher's shop.

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

4. What do Paddy and Frank eat when they go to Finlan's for lunch?
(a) Bread and jam.
(b) Potato soup.
(c) Scraps from last night's dinner.
(d) They are not fed.

5. Philomena urges Angela to make sure she doesn't have anymore children. Why?
(a) Malachy has been unfaithful to Angela.
(b) Malachy drinks too much and does not have a job.
(c) Angela is sick and her health would suffer.
(d) There isn't enough room for another child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Confraternity?

2. What does Frank's teacher tell the boys who teased Frank about his shoes?

3. Why is Frank so understanding when his father is telling Oliver stories about Cuchulain?

4. What is Mr. O'Neill particularly enthusiastic about teaching?

5. In Chapter 2, why does Frank get in trouble with Mr. Benson at school?

(see the answer key)

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