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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Malachy gets a job, what happens the third week he is supposed to bring home the wages?
(a) He spends all of the wages on new clothes for the children.
(b) He spends all of the wages on alcohol.
(c) He is fired.
(d) He is robbed walking home.

2. Why do Frank and Laman fight in Chapter 13?
(a) Laman won't lend Frank the bike.
(b) Laman took the parts Frank wanted for the bike.
(c) Laman found out about Frank's behavior in school.
(d) Laman found out Frank stole the bike.

3. Why does Angela cry on the way home from Paddy's home?
(a) She is sad that Paddy's father is ill when she has known him for so long.
(b) She is relieved that Paddy is alright.
(c) She is upset with Frank for skipping school.
(d) She is happy to see Paddy's family.

4. What does Frank give Michael when he comes to visit in Chapter 14?
(a) An apple.
(b) A new drum.
(c) New boots.
(d) A book.

5. What happens when the family waits for Malachy at the train station?
(a) The train crashes.
(b) He arrives early.
(c) He does not arrive until the next day.
(d) They are told that Malachy is not coming home at all.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mr. Hannon goes to the hospital, what do the doctors say he is in danger of?

2. What is Angela's new job in Chapter 17?

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

4. How does Mikey get hurt?

5. Why does Mickey die?

(see the answer key)

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