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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Angela go to Malachy's job?
(a) To ask his boss to give her Malachy's wages.
(b) To show her children where their father is working.
(c) To visit her husband and bring him lunch.
(d) To apply for a job herself.

4. Why is Frank disappointed that his mother is not speaking to his grandmother in Chapter 5?
(a) They cannot borrow sugar or tea from her.
(b) She cannot pick them up from school.
(c) Angela is in a terrible mood.
(d) The family has no one to watch the children.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Angela insist on going to the Labour Exchange with Malachy after Oliver's death?

2. Where does Frank get a job at the end of Chapter 3?

3. What happens to Frank's brother Malachy on the playground?

4. Why does it seem that Nora Molloy enjoys being taken to the asylum?

5. After confessing to the priest on his first communion, why does Margaret send Frank back into the confessional?

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