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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, where do Paddy and Frank go when they skip school?
(a) They go to an orchard to drink water and eat apples.
(b) They go work at the Post Office.
(c) They visit their friend Mikey.
(d) They help Angela with her housework.

2. Why does the family call the upstairs of their home Italy and the downstairs Ireland?
(a) The children made up the names because both places begin with the same letter.
(b) The downstairs has flooded and the upstairs is warm, like a vacation to Italy.
(c) The upstairs is cold and dirty, and the downstairs is where they spend their time.
(d) The downstairs reminds them of home, while upstairs is unfamiliar.

3. Why is Frank afraid to go home in Chapter 6?
(a) He has learned that his parents know he skipped school.
(b) His father found out he went to the cinema.
(c) His mother has consumption.
(d) There will be no food at home.

4. Why does Angela insist on going to the Labour Exchange with Malachy after Oliver's death?
(a) Malachy has forgotten to collect his dole in the past.
(b) She wants to get Malachy's dole before he can spend it all on alcohol.
(c) She does not want to be alone.
(d) She wants to see how much money he is getting.

5. Because they do not have bus fare home, where does the family sleep that night?
(a) Inside a homeless shelter.
(b) At a friend's house.
(c) On the street.
(d) In the police barracks.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Michael is sick, how does Frank's father save him?

2. What job does Frank take on for Margaret?

3. Why are Angela and Malachy angry with Frank in Chapter 6?

4. How does Frank envision heaven at the end of Chapter 2?

5. Why does Paddy get into trouble with his mother in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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