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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Frank so understanding when his father is telling Oliver stories about Cuchulain?
(a) Oliver is really excited about hearing them.
(b) Frank realizes the stories are no longer his.
(c) Oliver is very sick.
(d) Frank has become tired of the stories.

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

3. Why does Angela go to Malachy's job?
(a) To apply for a job herself.
(b) To show her children where their father is working.
(c) To ask his boss to give her Malachy's wages.
(d) To visit her husband and bring him lunch.

4. Why does the family move to Roden Lane?
(a) The old house was flooded.
(b) The old house reminded Angela too much of Eugene.
(c) The new house is closer to Angela's family.
(d) The new house is less expensive.

5. After Eugene's death in Chapter 2, why does Frank get angry with his father in the pub?
(a) Malachy has spent the money intended for the funeral on alcohol.
(b) Malachy has put his glass on Eugene's coffin.
(c) Malachy is drinking instead of attending the funeral.
(d) Malachy does not seem to be upset about Eugene's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Frank's teacher tell the boys who teased Frank about his shoes?

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

3. After receiving money from the Vincent de Paul society, why does Nora insist on going to the store with Angela?

4. What does the "Angel on the Seventh Step" bring the family?

5. Frank's father, Malachy, originally comes to America for what reason?

(see the answer key)

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