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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of lessons does Angela decide Frank must take?
(a) Irish dancing lessons.
(b) Reading lessons.
(c) Violin lessons.
(d) Gaelic lessons.

3. Why is Frank concerned for Mickey's soul?
(a) Mickey looked at dirty pictures.
(b) Mickey is a Protestant.
(c) Mickey is a thief.
(d) Mickey is a liar.

4. What does Frank's father tell the officials from the St. Vincent de Paul Society about their lavatory?
(a) The lavatory is too far away for the boys to use.
(b) They are very lucky to have a lavatory.
(c) It is killing them because it is infested with disease.
(d) Angela is the only who cleans the lavatory.

5. Why does Mikey call Frank a bastard in Chapter 11?
(a) Frank's parents were not married for nine months before he was born.
(b) Frank had relations with a girl at the pub.
(c) Frank and Mikey had gotten into an argument.
(d) Frank's parents were not married when he was born.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bridey tell Frank about his relationship with Mr. Hannon?

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

3. What does Frank read to Mr. Timoney?

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

5. Why is Frank hospitalized for a second time in Chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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