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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 Mr. Downes believe Malachy may be sent back to Ireland in Chapter 9?
(a) Malachy drinks too much.
(b) Malachy can get better work in Ireland.
(c) Malachy misses his family.
(d) Malachy has been arrested.

2. Why is Declan upset with Frank in Chapter 7?
(a) Frank showed up to his Confraternity meetings dirty.
(b) Frank has not been attending Confraternity meetings.
(c) Frank has been stealing newspapers.
(d) Frank has been eating all of Declan's food.

3. How does Frank earn money from Mr. Timoney?
(a) He brings Mr. Timoney books.
(b) He reads to Mr. Timoney.
(c) He delivers coal to Mr. Timoney.
(d) He cleans Mr. Timoney's home.

4. 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) Frank and Malachy's shoes were better than anyone elses.
(c) The boys should be quiet in school, but could tease Frank and Malachy later.
(d) Only Americans wear boots made out of tires.

5. What happens to Macushla in Chapter 7?
(a) He is put to death.
(b) He runs away.
(c) He has puppies.
(d) He becomes very ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Frank do with Pat Sheehan?

2. When Michael is sick, how does Frank's father save him?

3. What is the poem Angela shares with Bridey, "The Man From the North," about?

4. Why is the Meagher family too ashamed to go out?

5. Why does Frank envy the children whose fathers are in England?

(see the answer key)

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