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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Angela's last resort for feeding the children in Chapter 9?
(a) Selling her belongings.
(b) Asking Agnes to borrow money.
(c) Going to the dispensary.
(d) Going to work at Kathleen's shop.

2. What is unusual about Mr. O'Halloran?
(a) He sleeps in class.
(b) He dismisses class early.
(c) He brings the boys food.
(d) He likes America.

3. Why do Frank's classmates laugh at him as they leave the store before Christmas?
(a) The only meat they can afford is a pig's head.
(b) Malachy is drunk and stumbling home.
(c) Frank falls in the mud and is dirty.
(d) They cannot afford any groceries.

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

5. Why does Mr. Downes return to Ireland?
(a) For a summer vacation.
(b) To see Frank.
(c) To attend his mother's funeral.
(d) To retire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Meagher family too ashamed to go out?

2. In Chapter 13, where does Frank plan to work when he turns fourteen?

3. While at the hospital, what do the doctor's discover about Frank?

4. How do the McCourts get back to Angela's family?

5. Who is Frank excited to see when he is hospitalized the second time?

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