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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What kind of lessons does Angela decide Frank must take?
(a) Gaelic lessons.
(b) Violin lessons.
(c) Reading lessons.
(d) Irish dancing lessons.

4. What does Tommy Flynn say happened to Margaret's body?
(a) Margaret was given a proper Catholic burial.
(b) The body was cremated.
(c) The body disappeared from the morgue.
(d) Malachy sold her body for drink money.

5. Mikey tells Frank that the best part of the first communion is the collection. What is the collection?
(a) The money collected from the church members to feed the families.
(b) When neighbors give sweets and money to the children receiving their First Communion.
(c) Food collected for the charity.
(d) The money the students collect for the church.

Short Answer Questions

1. While at the hospital, what do the doctor's discover about Frank?

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

3. How does Frank spend his tuition money?

4. Why does Angela slide into a deep depression?

5. What job does Frank take on for Margaret?

(see the answer key)

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