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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Frank's classmates laugh at him as they leave the store before Christmas?
(a) The only meat they can afford is a pig's head.
(b) Malachy is drunk and stumbling home.
(c) Frank falls in the mud and is dirty.
(d) They cannot afford any groceries.

2. Why does Malachy believe he lost his job?
(a) He was not able to perform the duties of the job.
(b) Because he has been drinking on the job.
(c) Because Angela came to his work.
(d) He was late to work.

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

4. How does Frank spend his tuition money?
(a) On dirty magazines.
(b) At the cinema.
(c) On alcohol at the pub.
(d) At the baseball game.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Frank's father tell the officials from the St. Vincent de Paul Society about their lavatory?

4. What does Frank most want to see at the cinema?

5. Why is Frank's grandmother not speaking to Angela at the beginning of Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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