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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) Irish dancing lessons.
(d) Gaelic lessons.

2. While at the hospital, what do the doctor's discover about Frank?
(a) He has broken his arm.
(b) He must have his tonsils removed.
(c) He has pneumonia.
(d) He has gained weight.

3. Why does Angela believe that Frank was not accepted as an altar boy?
(a) He is too poor.
(b) He has not followed the rules in church.
(c) He is not old enough.
(d) He has bad manners.

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) There are rumors that she is very mean.
(c) She never tips the delivery boys.
(d) She has consumption.

5. Why do the McCourt children laugh at Aunt Agnes while they are staying with her in Chapter 10?
(a) She uses a chamber pot.
(b) She has a wart on her face.
(c) She falls down the stairs.
(d) She cannnot cook.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why are the other boys laughing at Frank when he first reports for work at the Post Office?

3. Why is Frank ashamed of Angela at the end of Chapter 10?

4. When does Pa Keating feed the children in Chapter 10?

5. Where does Malachy run away to in Chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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