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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the children at school tease Frank and his brother about their boots?
(a) The boots have holes in them and are falling apart.
(b) The boots are falling off of them because they are too big.
(c) Frank's father has mended them using an old tire.
(d) They are wearing girls' boots.

2. Why does Mr. Hannon need Frank's help at work?
(a) Mr. Hannon cannot get to work at such an early hour.
(b) Mr. Hannon has bad legs.
(c) Mr. Hannon would like to share his wealth with Frank.
(d) Mr. Hannon has two much work for one person.

3. What does Grandma think will help Frank's eyes?
(a) Washing them with salt water.
(b) Eating an onion boiled in milk.
(c) St. Anthony's spit.
(d) Closing them for three days.

4. Why does Frank want Angela's red flapper dress?
(a) To sell it for food money.
(b) To make hearts for their football uniforms.
(c) To give it to Patricia.
(d) To give it to Aunt Agnes.

5. Why is Frank thrown out of the library?
(a) He is making too much noise.
(b) He is reading inappropriate material.
(c) He was eating in the library.
(d) He is stealing books.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Frank take on for Margaret?

2. What does Agnes say at the end of Chapter 14?

3. Why is Frank hospitalized?

4. Why does Frank stop working for Mr. Timoney?

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

(see the answer key)

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