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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Malachy agree to go work in England?
(a) His father is living in England.
(b) Angela wants to move there.
(c) He is tired of Ireland.
(d) America has joined the war.

3. Where does Malachy run away to in Chapter 10?
(a) The land by the river.
(b) The home on Roden Lane.
(c) His grandmother's.
(d) Mikey Molloy's house.

4. What does Frank find when returning with Mrs. Finucane's sherry?
(a) She has stolen all of the money.
(b) Her house is on fire.
(c) Angela is missing.
(d) She has passed away.

5. Who is able to visit Angela in the hospital when she is ill in Chapter 10?
(a) Frank and young Malachy.
(b) Margaret and Agnes.
(c) No one is allowed to visit her.
(d) Mr. Timoney and Laman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Declan upset with Frank in Chapter 7?

2. In Chapter 13, where does Mr. O'Halloran tell Frank to go?

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

4. Why is Frank hospitalized?

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

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