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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mikey call Frank a bastard in Chapter 11?
(a) Frank had relations with a girl at the pub.
(b) Frank's parents were not married for nine months before he was born.
(c) Frank's parents were not married when he was born.
(d) Frank and Mikey had gotten into an argument.

2. What does Seamus bring Frank in the hospital?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Books.
(c) Videos.
(d) Chocolate.

3. 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.

4. What great change occurs in Mikey's father in Chapter 11?
(a) Mikey's father quits his job.
(b) Mikey's father leaves his mother.
(c) Mikey's father has the consumption.
(d) Mikey's father decides to stop drinking.

5. Why are the other boys laughing at Frank when he first reports for work at the Post Office?
(a) He brings his mother to work with him.
(b) He does not know how to do the job.
(c) He shows up to work without being offered a job.
(d) He is dirty and his clothes are a mess.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Finucane want Frank to do?

2. What is wrong with Patricia Madigan?

3. Why is Mr. O'Neill called "Dotty?"

4. Why does Frank envy the children whose fathers are in England?

5. For what religious event is Frank preparing for in Chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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