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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the "Angel on the Seventh Step" bring the family?
(a) Brother Michael.
(b) Eggs, butter, and sugar to make sweets.
(c) A new bag of coal.
(d) New clothes for the children.

4. Why is Frank concerned for Mickey's soul?
(a) Mickey is a Protestant.
(b) Mickey looked at dirty pictures.
(c) Mickey is a thief.
(d) Mickey is a liar.

5. While at the hospital, what do the doctor's discover about Frank?
(a) He has pneumonia.
(b) He has broken his arm.
(c) He has gained weight.
(d) He must have his tonsils removed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mikey get hurt?

2. In Chapter 7, what does Malachy make his children promise when he gets them out of bed late at night after drinking?

3. Because they do not have bus fare home, where does the family sleep that night?

4. Why is Frank hospitalized for a second time in Chapter 9?

5. How does Frank spend his first wages in Chapter 15?

(see the answer key)

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