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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Angela says that God has not been "seen lately in the lanes of Limerick," to what is she referring?
(a) Malachy's chronic unemployment.
(b) Frank's bad behavior.
(c) Frank's illness.
(d) Their trip to Limerick.

2. Why does Quigley seem to annoy his teachers?
(a) He cannot read.
(b) He is always fighting with the other boys.
(c) His clothes are always dirty.
(d) He is always asking questions.

3. Why is the family receiving less money at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) With Angela's new job, the charity feels they do not need as much.
(b) There is less money for the charity to give.
(c) Malachy had been drinking away all of the money.
(d) With two less children, the charity gives them less.

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

5. What job does Frank take on for Margaret?
(a) Cooking dinner.
(b) Delivering newspapers.
(c) Fetching coal.
(d) Taking food to Galvin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Frank disappointed that his mother is not speaking to his grandmother in Chapter 5?

2. Why is Declan upset with Frank in Chapter 7?

3. Why does the man at the IRA office refuse to give Malachy money for the bus fare home?

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

5. What is Mr. O'Neill particularly enthusiastic about teaching?

(see the answer key)

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