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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of lessons does Angela decide Frank must take?
(a) Reading lessons.
(b) Violin lessons.
(c) Gaelic lessons.
(d) Irish dancing lessons.

2. Why does young Malachy run away from Aunt Agnes's home in Chapter 10?
(a) There is no place for him to sleep at Agnes's.
(b) He misses his mother and goes to see her.
(c) He is angry with Frank.
(d) Aunt Agnes hit him when he asks for food.

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

4. Why is Frank nervous about delivering the telegram to Theresa Carmody's house?
(a) Her family has a reputation for drinking too much.
(b) She never tips the delivery boys.
(c) There are rumors that she is very mean.
(d) She has consumption.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does young Malachy have to visit Barrington's Hospital?

2. Why does Alphie get so upset in Chapter 10?

3. Why does Margaret get angry with Frank and make him take Galvin's food to the kiln for free?

4. When Angela says that God has not been "seen lately in the lanes of Limerick," to what is she referring?

5. How does Frank spend his tuition money?

(see the answer key)

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