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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the McCourts get back to Angela's family?
(a) Malachy finds a temporary job.
(b) Malachy sells his possessions.
(c) The police take up a collection to pay their bus fare.
(d) The family begs on the street.

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

3. In Chapter 2, why does Frank get in trouble with Mr. Benson at school?
(a) He is caught skipping school.
(b) He is caught cheating.
(c) He is fighting because the boys were teasing him.
(d) He steals some food from the other children.

4. Why is Frank hospitalized?
(a) He has appendicitis.
(b) He has typhoid.
(c) He has pneumonia.
(d) He has consumption.

5. Why do the children go to live with Aunt Agnes for awhile in Chapter 10?
(a) Agnes can better provide for the children.
(b) Frank is misbehaving.
(c) Angela is sick and hospitalized.
(d) Agnes is sick and needs help at home.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do the McCourt children laugh at Aunt Agnes while they are staying with her in Chapter 10?

3. What does Grandma think will help Frank's eyes?

4. Where does Frank go to stay in Chapter 13?

5. Who is Frank excited to see when he is hospitalized the second time?

(see the answer key)

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