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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 Frank get a job at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) The butcher's shop.
(b) A cement factory.
(c) A pub.
(d) A potato farm.

2. Because they do not have bus fare home, where does the family sleep that night?
(a) Inside a homeless shelter.
(b) At a friend's house.
(c) On the street.
(d) In the police barracks.

3. Frank's father, Malachy, originally comes to America for what reason?
(a) He was looking for better job opportunities.
(b) He wanted to escape the weather of Ireland.
(c) He wanted to meet Angela.
(d) He is wanted for crimes committed while fighting for the IRA.

4. Why does the man at the IRA office refuse to give Malachy money for the bus fare home?
(a) The man believes that Malachy has enough money.
(b) Malachy also requested money for a pint of beer.
(c) The man is angry that Malachy wasted his time.
(d) The IRA is completely out of money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Malachy goes to the IRA office to claim his pension, what is he told?

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

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

4. After Eugene's death in Chapter 2, why does Frank get angry with his father in the pub?

5. How does the family get coal for Christmas dinner?

(see the answer key)

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