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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Eugene's death in Chapter 2, why does Frank get angry with his father in the pub?
(a) Malachy has spent the money intended for the funeral on alcohol.
(b) Malachy has put his glass on Eugene's coffin.
(c) Malachy does not seem to be upset about Eugene's death.
(d) Malachy is drinking instead of attending the funeral.

2. Why does young Malachy have to visit Barrington's Hospital?
(a) He has consumption.
(b) Young Malachy has caught pneumonia.
(c) Young Malachy has drank some of his father's liquor.
(d) The older Malachy's dentures have gotten stuck in young Malachy's mouth.

3. What happens to Macushla in Chapter 7?
(a) He has puppies.
(b) He runs away.
(c) He is put to death.
(d) He becomes very ill.

4. Why is Angela angry at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) He i working late and she is worried.
(b) Malachy is out late drinking instead of coming home with his wages.
(c) He has been arrested for drunken behavior.
(d) He forgets to pick the children up from school.

5. How do the McCourts get back to Angela's family?
(a) Malachy sells his possessions.
(b) The police take up a collection to pay their bus fare.
(c) The family begs on the street.
(d) Malachy finds a temporary job.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the family get coal for Christmas dinner?

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

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

5. Why is Frank afraid to go home in Chapter 6?

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