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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Angela angry at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) Malachy is out late drinking instead of coming home with his wages.
(b) He i working late and she is worried.
(c) He has been arrested for drunken behavior.
(d) He forgets to pick the children up from school.

2. Why is Frank nervous about delivering the telegram to Theresa Carmody's house?
(a) Her family has a reputation for drinking too much.
(b) There are rumors that she is very mean.
(c) She has consumption.
(d) She never tips the delivery boys.

3. How does Frank earn money from Mr. Timoney?
(a) He cleans Mr. Timoney's home.
(b) He brings Mr. Timoney books.
(c) He delivers coal to Mr. Timoney.
(d) He reads to Mr. Timoney.

4. Why is Frank called Blinky at school?
(a) He squints because of the sun.
(b) His eyes have an uncontrollable twitch.
(c) He blinks to clean his eyes.
(d) He is tired and falling asleep.

5. In Chapter 2, why does Frank get in trouble with Mr. Benson at school?
(a) He steals some food from the other children.
(b) He is caught cheating.
(c) He is fighting because the boys were teasing him.
(d) He is caught skipping school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grandma think will help Frank's eyes?

2. What does the quote "We don't care about England or France, all we want is the German advance" mean?

3. Why is the family receiving less money at the beginning of Chapter 3?

4. What does Frank most want to see at the cinema?

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

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