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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Angela says that God has not been "seen lately in the lanes of Limerick," to what is she referring?
(a) Malachy's chronic unemployment.
(b) Frank's illness.
(c) Frank's bad behavior.
(d) Their trip to Limerick.

2. What does Grandma mean when she says that she has "God in me backyard?"
(a) The priest has come to visit the family.
(b) The Pope's picture has been left outside in the rain.
(c) Frank has thrown up his first communion.
(d) Frank has left his prayer book outside.

3. Why does Angela cry on the way home from Paddy's home?
(a) She is relieved that Paddy is alright.
(b) She is sad that Paddy's father is ill when she has known him for so long.
(c) She is upset with Frank for skipping school.
(d) She is happy to see Paddy's family.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Paddy and Frank eat when they go to Finlan's for lunch?

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

3. When Malachy goes to the IRA office to claim his pension, what is he told?

4. What does Frank do with the raisin he finds in his pastry?

5. What job does Frank take on for Margaret?

(see the answer key)

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