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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Malachy meet Angela?
(a) On the boat coming to America.
(b) In Limerick.
(c) In church.
(d) At a party in America.

2. Why is Angela and Malachy's first born son not named after his father?
(a) The child is given an American name.
(b) Malachy was drunk and the clerk writing the birth certificate did not understand what he was saying.
(c) The child is named for Angela's father.
(d) Malachy is disgusted by his own name.

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

4. Once the family rents a room, why are they unable to sleep that first night?
(a) The heat does not work.
(b) The mattress has fleas.
(c) There is too much noise from outside.
(d) Malachy is out drunk and the family is worried.

5. Why does Angela insist on going to the Labour Exchange with Malachy after Oliver's death?
(a) Malachy has forgotten to collect his dole in the past.
(b) She does not want to be alone.
(c) She wants to get Malachy's dole before he can spend it all on alcohol.
(d) She wants to see how much money he is getting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Malachy believe he lost his job?

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

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

4. When told there is no work in Ireland, Malachy decides to go to Dublin. Why?

5. Philomena urges Angela to make sure she doesn't have anymore children. Why?

(see the answer key)

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