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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Frank spend his tuition money?
(a) On dirty magazines.
(b) At the cinema.
(c) At the baseball game.
(d) On alcohol at the pub.

2. Why does young Malachy have to visit Barrington's Hospital?
(a) Young Malachy has drank some of his father's liquor.
(b) Young Malachy has caught pneumonia.
(c) The older Malachy's dentures have gotten stuck in young Malachy's mouth.
(d) He has consumption.

3. What does the quote "We don't care about England or France, all we want is the German advance" mean?
(a) The war is profitable for Irish families.
(b) Germany is more powerful than England or France.
(c) There is better food in Germany.
(d) The war is good because the children can be soldiers.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the children at school tease Frank and his brother about their boots?

2. While at the hospital, what do the doctor's discover about Frank?

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

4. Why does Frank want Angela's red flapper dress?

5. Why is Frank concerned for Mickey's soul?

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