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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paddy's father tell Frank about his mother in Chapter 6?
(a) She was a great student.
(b) She once dated a senator.
(c) She was an excellent dancer.
(d) She was always poor.

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

3. Why is Mr. O'Neill called "Dotty?"
(a) He is small, like a dot.
(b) He has a large birthmark on his face.
(c) His middle name is "Dot."
(d) He is round, like a dot.

4. After receiving money from the Vincent de Paul society, why does Nora insist on going to the store with Angela?
(a) She wants Angela to buy her some groceries.
(b) Angela will need help carrying the groceries.
(c) She is worried the store owner will cheat Angela.
(d) Angela does not know where the store is.

5. Why does Quigley seem to annoy his teachers?
(a) His clothes are always dirty.
(b) He is always asking questions.
(c) He cannot read.
(d) He is always fighting with the other boys.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the family call the upstairs of their home Italy and the downstairs Ireland?

2. Mikey tells Frank that the best part of the first communion is the collection. What is the collection?

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

4. Why does Mr. O'Halloran yell at Mr. O'Neill?

5. How is Frank able to attend the cinema at the end of Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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