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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Mr. Hannon encourage Frank to stay in school?
(a) So that he could own a factory.
(b) So that he can eventually leave Ireland.
(c) So that he can make his father proud.
(d) So that he can tutor Mr. Hannon's children.

4. Why is Frank at the pub celebrating with Mikey?
(a) Malachy returned home with money for the family.
(b) Frank just got a job.
(c) Mikey is turning 16.
(d) Frank got an A in school

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Angela tell her children to stay inside at the beginning of Chapter 9?

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

3. Why does Mr. Downes return to Ireland?

4. Why does Angela think Mr. Timoney lost his cleaning woman?

5. Who is Frank excited to see when he is hospitalized the second time?

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