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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Philomena urges Angela to make sure she doesn't have anymore children. Why?
(a) Angela is sick and her health would suffer.
(b) Malachy drinks too much and does not have a job.
(c) There isn't enough room for another child.
(d) Malachy has been unfaithful to Angela.

2. Why is the family receiving less money at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) Malachy had been drinking away all of the money.
(b) With Angela's new job, the charity feels they do not need as much.
(c) With two less children, the charity gives them less.
(d) There is less money for the charity to give.

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

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

5. Why does the family call the upstairs of their home Italy and the downstairs Ireland?
(a) The children made up the names because both places begin with the same letter.
(b) The downstairs has flooded and the upstairs is warm, like a vacation to Italy.
(c) The downstairs reminds them of home, while upstairs is unfamiliar.
(d) The upstairs is cold and dirty, and the downstairs is where they spend their time.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Frank envision heaven at the end of Chapter 2?

3. Once the family rents a room, why are they unable to sleep that first night?

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

5. Why does Angela insist on going to the Labour Exchange with Malachy after Oliver's death?

(see the answer key)

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