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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the poem Angela shares with Bridey, "The Man From the North," about?
(a) Angela's uncles in northern Ireland.
(b) Angela's happiness with Malachy.
(c) Job opportunities up north.
(d) Frank's grandfather.

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

3. When told there is no work in Ireland, Malachy decides to go to Dublin. Why?
(a) Malachy's family lives in Dublin.
(b) He has been told the IRA owes him money.
(c) He believes there is work there.
(d) There are better school opportunities for the children in Dublin.

4. Why is Angela angry at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) He i working late and she is worried.
(b) Malachy is out late drinking instead of coming home with his wages.
(c) He forgets to pick the children up from school.
(d) He has been arrested for drunken behavior.

5. How is Frank able to attend the cinema at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Frank steals from Grandma's purse.
(b) Malachy gives Frank some money.
(c) Angela begs the ticket-taker to let him in.
(d) Mikey throws a "fit" and distracts the ticket-taker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Frank so understanding when his father is telling Oliver stories about Cuchulain?

2. What is wrong with Paddy's father in Chapter 6?

3. In Chapter 2, why does Frank get in trouble with Mr. Benson at school?

4. Why is Frank afraid to go home in Chapter 6?

5. Why is Frank's grandmother not speaking to Angela at the beginning of Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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