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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What great change occurs in Mikey's father in Chapter 11?
(a) Mikey's father leaves his mother.
(b) Mikey's father quits his job.
(c) Mikey's father has the consumption.
(d) Mikey's father decides to stop drinking.

2. When Angela says that God has not been "seen lately in the lanes of Limerick," to what is she referring?
(a) Frank's bad behavior.
(b) Frank's illness.
(c) Their trip to Limerick.
(d) Malachy's chronic unemployment.

3. What does Frank's teacher tell the boys who teased Frank about his shoes?
(a) That the Lord Jesus did not wear shoes at all.
(b) The boys should be quiet in school, but could tease Frank and Malachy later.
(c) Frank and Malachy's shoes were better than anyone elses.
(d) Only Americans wear boots made out of tires.

4. What does Bridey tell Frank about his relationship with Mr. Hannon?
(a) Mr. Hannon was annoyed by Frank's mannerisms.
(b) Frank was like a son to Mr. Hannon.
(c) Frank was a better worker than Mr. Hannon.
(d) Mr. Hannon hated the way Frank worked.

5. Why do Frank's classmates laugh at him as they leave the store before Christmas?
(a) Malachy is drunk and stumbling home.
(b) The only meat they can afford is a pig's head.
(c) Frank falls in the mud and is dirty.
(d) They cannot afford any groceries.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Downes believe Malachy may be sent back to Ireland in Chapter 9?

2. Why does Mickey die?

3. What kind of lessons does Angela decide Frank must take?

4. What does the quote "We don't care about England or France, all we want is the German advance" mean?

5. Why does Mr. Hannon need Frank's help at work?

(see the answer key)

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