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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Malachy goes to the IRA office to claim his pension, what is he told?
(a) There is no record of his service in the IRA.
(b) There is a waiting period for his pension check.
(c) He has come to the wrong office.
(d) The IRA is all out of money.

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

3. How does Frank envision heaven at the end of Chapter 2?
(a) A place where there is no rain.
(b) A place without drunk fathers, with plenty of food, and with his other dead siblings.
(c) A place with plenty of food and music and dancing.
(d) An empty place, like the inside of a coffin.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the children at school tease Frank and his brother about their boots?

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

3. What happens to Frank's brother Malachy on the playground?

4. Why do Frank's classmates laugh at him as they leave the store before Christmas?

5. In Chapter 2, why does Frank get in trouble with Mr. Benson at school?

(see the answer key)

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