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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 13, where does Frank plan to work when he turns fourteen?
(a) At the pub.
(b) For Mrs. O'Connell.
(c) In the library.
(d) At the post office.

2. Why does Angela think Mr. Timoney lost his cleaning woman?
(a) She went to work for Mrs. Finucane.
(b) She was in love with another man.
(c) Mr. Timoney did not pay her well enough.
(d) He had tried to convert her to Buddhism.

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

4. How does Frank provide food in Chapter 10?
(a) He goes to Kathleen's store.
(b) He borrows money from Grandma.
(c) Mikey Molloy's mother sends them bread.
(d) He steals it.

5. Why is Frank shown more respect by his classmates in Chapter 11?
(a) He is getting older.
(b) He is smarter than the other children at school.
(c) He is employed.
(d) He beat up Mikey Molloy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alphie get so upset in Chapter 10?

2. How do Frank and young Malachy get coal in Chapter 10?

3. What does Frank sometimes do when Mrs. Finucane falls asleep?

4. Why does Margaret get angry with Frank and make him take Galvin's food to the kiln for free?

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

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