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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the family get coal for Christmas dinner?
(a) Malachy steals coal from the neighbors.
(b) Frank takes a temporary job shoveling coal.
(c) The boys stop and pick up pieces of coal on the side of the road.
(d) Pa Keating takes the boys to a pub where the owner gives them a bag.

2. While at the hospital, what do the doctor's discover about Frank?
(a) He has pneumonia.
(b) He has broken his arm.
(c) He has gained weight.
(d) He must have his tonsils removed.

3. Why is Declan upset with Frank in Chapter 7?
(a) Frank has been stealing newspapers.
(b) Frank has not been attending Confraternity meetings.
(c) Frank showed up to his Confraternity meetings dirty.
(d) Frank has been eating all of Declan's food.

4. How does Frank earn money from Mr. Timoney?
(a) He brings Mr. Timoney books.
(b) He delivers coal to Mr. Timoney.
(c) He reads to Mr. Timoney.
(d) He cleans Mr. Timoney's home.

5. What is Mr. O'Neill particularly enthusiastic about teaching?
(a) Biology.
(b) American History.
(c) Music.
(d) Euclid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Angela go to Malachy's job?

2. Why does Margaret get angry with Frank and make him take Galvin's food to the kiln for free?

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

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

5. What does the "Angel on the Seventh Step" bring the family?

(see the answer key)

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