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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Frank feed himself at Pat Sheehan's?
(a) He steals food.
(b) He borrows money from Margaret.
(c) He gets a job selling books.
(d) He gets the food from Angela.

2. Why is Frank fired from the post office?
(a) Mr. Harrington reports him for bad behavior.
(b) Frank was stealing letters.
(c) Frank was losing letters.
(d) Frank was not showing up to work on time.

3. Why are the other boys laughing at Frank when he first reports for work at the Post Office?
(a) He does not know how to do the job.
(b) He brings his mother to work with him.
(c) He is dirty and his clothes are a mess.
(d) He shows up to work without being offered a job.

4. What is the name of the ship Frank will take to America?
(a) The Ocean's Guide.
(b) The American Traveler.
(c) The Irish Oak.
(d) The Sea Merchant.

5. Where does Frank plan on getting a bike for his school trip in Chapter 13?
(a) Buying one from Kathleen.
(b) Stealing the bike.
(c) Borrowing it from Laman.
(d) Building one out of junk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Malachy bring Angela as a gift for Christmas in Chapter 12?

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

3. Where is the priest that Frank meets on the boat from?

4. What does the Franciscan priest tell Frank about Theresa?

5. Where does Frank get a new job in Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

1. Malachy returns home temporarily to care for the children, but his visit is short-lived. How do you feel about this? Should he have stayed longer? What does his visit tell you about the dynamics of the family?

2. Chapter 13 introduces the reader to Mr. O'Halloran, Frank's new teacher. What is unique about this teacher and the affect he has on Frank?

3. Why is Frank hesitant to tell Angela about his job for Mrs. Finucane in Chapter 16?

4. In Chapter 14, what events occur that show Frank's emerging independence?

5. In Chapter 10, Angela goes back to the St. Vincent de Paul society to beg for charity, and stops at a church to beg for help as well. Frank later remarks that he has trouble looking her in the eye. Why do you think that is?

6. Why is Frank's job with John Hannon in Chapter 11 a mixed blessing?

7. Why do you think Angela is so disappointed in Frank in Chapter 17 when he has his first legal drink?

8. Why does Frank find relief when he visits the Franciscan priest in Chapter 17?

9. In Chapter 13, the reader sees just how strained the relationship between Frank and Laman has become. Why do you think their relationship is the way it is?

10. Describe the circumstances under which Angela and her family are evicted.

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