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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. Why does Alphie get so upset in Chapter 10?
(a) He has a dirty diaper.
(b) He is accidentally hit with a piece of coal.
(c) He is sick with pneumonia.
(d) He misses his mother.

2. When does Pa Keating feed the children in Chapter 10?
(a) When Agnes is not around.
(b) When he has extra money.
(c) When he is able to steal food.
(d) When the children have completed their chores.

3. What does Malachy look like when he arrives home from England in Chapter 12?
(a) Like he had been in a fight.
(b) He has put on weight.
(c) Like he had been sick.
(d) He has new clothes.

4. Where does Frank go to stay in Chapter 13?
(a) Margaret's house.
(b) Pat Sheehan's house.
(c) Agnes' house.
(d) Paddy's house.

5. Why does Mr. Hannon need Frank's help at work?
(a) Mr. Hannon has two much work for one person.
(b) Mr. Hannon cannot get to work at such an early hour.
(c) Mr. Hannon would like to share his wealth with Frank.
(d) Mr. Hannon has bad legs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Agnes say at the end of Chapter 14?

2. Why is Frank fired from the post office?

3. What does Frank do with Mrs. Finucane's ledger?

4. How does Frank provide food in Chapter 10?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Frank find out that he is a bastard in Chapter 11? What does this mean for him?

3. 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?

4. In Chapter 11, Mikey explains to Frank how babies are conceived. This is news to Frank. What impact does it have on him?

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

6. 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?

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

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

9. Why do you think Frank attempts to baptize Mrs. Harrington in Chapter 16?

10. Discuss Frank's relationship with John Hannon in Chapter 11.

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