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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Frank miss his collection?
(a) His father is out drinking and cannot take him.
(b) His grandmother makes him stay home and help her with chores.
(c) He is not feeling well.
(d) His grandmother makes him return to church for a confession.

3. What does the "Angel on the Seventh Step" bring the family?
(a) New clothes for the children.
(b) Eggs, butter, and sugar to make sweets.
(c) A new bag of coal.
(d) Brother Michael.

4. What does Frank most want to see at the cinema?
(a) A James Cagney movie.
(b) A science fiction thriller.
(c) A Disney cartoon.
(d) An old American western.

5. After confessing to the priest on his first communion, why does Margaret send Frank back into the confessional?
(a) He forgot to confess that he stole some bread.
(b) He has to ask whether to use holy water or regular water.
(c) He has to thank the priest for taking his confession.
(d) His grandmother wants to send her love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mr. O'Neill called "Dotty?"

2. What does Frank's father tell the officials from the St. Vincent de Paul Society about their lavatory?

3. Why does Margaret get angry with Frank and make him take Galvin's food to the kiln for free?

4. Why do the children at school tease Frank and his brother about their boots?

5. How does Mr. Benson have the boys practice for communion?

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