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

2. Why do Philomena, Delia, Mrs. Leibowitz, and Minnie write to Angela's mother?
(a) They want Angela's mother to come to America to visit.
(b) They want Angela's mother to send money so that Angela and her family can move back to Ireland.
(c) They want Angela's mother to take care of Frank.
(d) They want Angela's mother to convince Angela to leave Malachy.

3. Why do the children at school tease Frank and his brother about their boots?
(a) The boots have holes in them and are falling apart.
(b) They are wearing girls' boots.
(c) Frank's father has mended them using an old tire.
(d) The boots are falling off of them because they are too big.

4. Why does it seem that Nora Molloy enjoys being taken to the asylum?
(a) Her kids drive her crazy, and she enjoys the break.
(b) She is in love with one of the doctors.
(c) She enjoys the company in the asylum.
(d) She is the only one they have to drag out, because she enjoys the quiet and escape from the "real" world.

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