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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Frank's father, Malachy, originally comes to America for what reason?
(a) He was looking for better job opportunities.
(b) He is wanted for crimes committed while fighting for the IRA.
(c) He wanted to escape the weather of Ireland.
(d) He wanted to meet Angela.

2. What does Grandpa McCourt send for the new baby?
(a) Five pounds.
(b) New clothes.
(c) A bag of potatoes.
(d) A bag of coal.

3. How does Frank earn money from Mr. Timoney?
(a) He reads to Mr. Timoney.
(b) He delivers coal to Mr. Timoney.
(c) He brings Mr. Timoney books.
(d) He cleans Mr. Timoney's home.

4. Why does it seem that Nora Molloy enjoys being taken to the asylum?
(a) Her kids drive her crazy, and she enjoys the break.
(b) She is the only one they have to drag out, because she enjoys the quiet and escape from the "real" world.
(c) She is in love with one of the doctors.
(d) She enjoys the company in the asylum.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alphie get so upset in Chapter 10?

2. Why is Angela and Malachy's first born son not named after his father?

3. How does Frank envision heaven at the end of Chapter 2?

4. What is wrong with Angela's health in Chapter 10?

5. Why does Mr. Downes believe Malachy may be sent back to Ireland in Chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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