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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Frank do with the raisin he finds in his pastry?
(a) He gives it to Paddy Clohessy.
(b) He teases the other boys with it.
(c) He throws it away.
(d) Frank hides it so he can give it to his mother.

2. What does Mrs. Finucane want Frank to do?
(a) Write threatening letters to her customers.
(b) Read to her.
(c) Carry her bags of coal.
(d) Walk her dog.

3. What does the quote "We don't care about England or France, all we want is the German advance" mean?
(a) The war is good because the children can be soldiers.
(b) The war is profitable for Irish families.
(c) Germany is more powerful than England or France.
(d) There is better food in Germany.

4. What is wrong with Paddy's father in Chapter 6?
(a) He works too many hours.
(b) He has left Paddy's mother.
(c) He has pneumonia.
(d) He has consumption.

5. What is Mr. O'Neill particularly enthusiastic about teaching?
(a) Music.
(b) Biology.
(c) Euclid.
(d) American History.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Macushla in Chapter 7?

2. How would Angela feel about Frank's work for Mrs. Finucane?

3. What is unusual about Mr. O'Halloran?

4. What type of music do Frank and Mrs. Purcell listen to?

5. Why does Mr. Downes believe Malachy may be sent back to Ireland in Chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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