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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Paddy's dream?
(a) To start his own business in America.
(b) To run away to India.
(c) To become a doctor.
(d) To travel to China and adopt children.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Once the family rents a room, why are they unable to sleep that first night?

2. Why does it seem that Nora Molloy enjoys being taken to the asylum?

3. Why is Angela angry at the end of Chapter 3?

4. Why is the family receiving less money at the beginning of Chapter 3?

5. What does Paddy's father tell Frank about his mother in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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