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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the family move to Roden Lane?
(a) The new house is less expensive.
(b) The old house reminded Angela too much of Eugene.
(c) The new house is closer to Angela's family.
(d) The old house was flooded.

2. Why does Mr. Downes return to Ireland?
(a) To retire.
(b) For a summer vacation.
(c) To see Frank.
(d) To attend his mother's funeral.

3. What is Angela's last resort for feeding the children in Chapter 9?
(a) Going to the dispensary.
(b) Asking Agnes to borrow money.
(c) Going to work at Kathleen's shop.
(d) Selling her belongings.

4. Why does Mickey die?
(a) He has consumption.
(b) He has pneumonia.
(c) He has typhoid.
(d) He is in a bad fight.

5. Why is Frank's grandmother not speaking to Angela at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) Frank lost his prayerbook.
(b) Angela did not bring enough food for dinner.
(c) Malachy lost his job again.
(d) Frank was sick in grandmother's yard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Declan upset with Frank in Chapter 7?

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

3. What does Grandpa McCourt send for the new baby?

4. In Chapter 7, what does Malachy make his children promise when he gets them out of bed late at night after drinking?

5. Why is Frank called Blinky at school?

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