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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 Frank envy the children whose fathers are in England?
(a) The fathers send home money for food and necessities.
(b) The families usually move to England.
(c) They do not see their fathers.
(d) The children get to go visit their fathers.

2. Why is the Meagher family too ashamed to go out?
(a) Mrs. Meagher's sons have behavior problems.
(b) Mrs. Meagher has typhoid.
(c) Mrs. Meagher is losing her hair.
(d) Mrs. Meagher's husband did not send home any wages.

3. What job does Frank take on for Margaret?
(a) Cooking dinner.
(b) Taking food to Galvin.
(c) Delivering newspapers.
(d) Fetching coal.

4. When Michael is sick, how does Frank's father save him?
(a) He gives the boy a drink of beer to clear his sinuses.
(b) He rushes him to the doctor.
(c) He and Angela take the boy to church to be blessed.
(d) He sucks the mucus out of his nose so that he can breathe.

5. Why does Frank want Angela's red flapper dress?
(a) To sell it for food money.
(b) To make hearts for their football uniforms.
(c) To give it to Aunt Agnes.
(d) To give it to Patricia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Angela believe that Frank was not accepted as an altar boy?

2. Where does Frank get a job at the end of Chapter 3?

3. How does Frank earn money from Mr. Timoney?

4. Why does Mr. Hannon encourage Frank to stay in school?

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

(see the answer key)

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