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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 ask whether to use holy water or regular water.
(c) His grandmother wants to send her love.
(d) He has to thank the priest for taking his confession.

2. Why does Frank miss his collection?
(a) His grandmother makes him stay home and help her with chores.
(b) His grandmother makes him return to church for a confession.
(c) He is not feeling well.
(d) His father is out drinking and cannot take him.

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

4. How does Mr. Benson have the boys practice for communion?
(a) Mr. Benson has the boys swallow bits of newspaper.
(b) The boys practice drinking alcohol.
(c) The boys eat pieces of stale bread.
(d) Mr. Benson gives the boys tea and cookies.

5. 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 two less children, the charity gives them less.
(c) There is less money for the charity to give.
(d) With Angela's new job, the charity feels they do not need as much.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Grandma mean when she says that she has "God in me backyard?"

4. Why does the family call the upstairs of their home Italy and the downstairs Ireland?

5. What kind of lessons does Angela decide Frank must take?

(see the answer key)

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