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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1949, the police arrive at the boy's house in search of what?
(a) A murder suspect.
(b) Stolen goods.
(c) A gun.
(d) A missing child.

2. Who tells the boy's father about Eddie's killing?
(a) Katie.
(b) The boy's mother.
(c) Brigid.
(d) Ena and Bernadette.

3. In Chapter 2, at what time does the grandfather clock strike before it stops for good?
(a) Six.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Nine.
(d) Ten.

4. What happened to the boy's sister, Una, in 1948?
(a) She ran away.
(b) She was kidnapped.
(c) She became sick and died.
(d) She became paralyzed.

5. What does Brother Regan teach the boys at the school in December of 1948?
(a) Only God should judge people and decide their fate.
(b) Action should be taken to prevent further violence.
(c) Bad things happen because people make poor choices.
(d) God's love extends even to those who commit evil deeds.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Father Nugent compare murder?

2. What are the IRA gunmen protesting at the shootout at the distillery?

3. Who is Billy Mahon?

4. What happens to both Brigid and Larry in Chapter 2?

5. What information does Katie have over her sister?

(see the answer key)

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