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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the children at school tease Frank and his brother about their boots?
(a) The boots have holes in them and are falling apart.
(b) They are wearing girls' boots.
(c) Frank's father has mended them using an old tire.
(d) The boots are falling off of them because they are too big.

2. Why is Paddy Clohessy's family doing well in Chapter 15?
(a) Paddy's father died and his life insurance policy was huge.
(b) Mrs. Clohessy remarried a rich man.
(c) Paddy won money gambling.
(d) Paddy and his father now work in England and send money home.

3. Where does the family stay when they are evicted in Chapter 12?
(a) With Margaret.
(b) With Angela's cousin Laman.
(c) With Malachy's family in Northern Ireland.
(d) In a shelter.

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

5. Why does Frank feel guilty after Theresa is gone?
(a) She is taken away to the asylum because of her relationship with Frank.
(b) Her parents forced her to go to America.
(c) She left town without him saying goodbye.
(d) She and Frank had a relationship outside of marriage and he is worried her soul is condemned.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what religious event is Frank preparing for in Chapter 9?

2. How does Mikey get hurt?

3. What does Mrs. Finucane want Frank to do?

4. Why does Mr. Downes return to Ireland?

5. After receiving money from the Vincent de Paul society, why does Nora insist on going to the store with Angela?

(see the answer key)

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