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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of teacher is Mr. Benson?
(a) Kind and nurturing to the boys and excited to talk about his faith.
(b) Devoted to his Catholicism, but hates answering questions about it.
(c) Quiet and timid, answering questions slowly and only when asked multiple times.
(d) Selfish and greedy, refusing to teach the boys about Catholicism.

2. After confessing to the priest on his first communion, why does Margaret send Frank back into the confessional?
(a) He forgot to confess that he stole some bread.
(b) He has to thank the priest for taking his confession.
(c) He has to ask whether to use holy water or regular water.
(d) His grandmother wants to send her love.

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

4. After receiving money from the Vincent de Paul society, why does Nora insist on going to the store with Angela?
(a) She wants Angela to buy her some groceries.
(b) Angela does not know where the store is.
(c) Angela will need help carrying the groceries.
(d) She is worried the store owner will cheat Angela.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Frank so understanding when his father is telling Oliver stories about Cuchulain?

2. How is Frank able to attend the cinema at the end of Chapter 4?

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

4. Why is Angela angry at the end of Chapter 3?

5. Why is the family receiving less money at the beginning of Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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