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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once the family rents a room, why are they unable to sleep that first night?
(a) Malachy is out drunk and the family is worried.
(b) There is too much noise from outside.
(c) The mattress has fleas.
(d) The heat does not work.

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 take care of Frank.
(c) They want Angela's mother to convince Angela to leave Malachy.
(d) They want Angela's mother to send money so that Angela and her family can move back to Ireland.

3. Why is Frank so understanding when his father is telling Oliver stories about Cuchulain?
(a) Frank has become tired of the stories.
(b) Frank realizes the stories are no longer his.
(c) Oliver is very sick.
(d) Oliver is really excited about hearing them.

4. What job does Frank do with Pat Sheehan?
(a) Frank cleans Mr. Sheehan's lavatory.
(b) Frank delivers coal with Mr. Sheehan.
(c) Frank sells newspapers.
(d) Frank peels Mr. Sheehan's potatoes.

5. Why does Mickey die?
(a) He is in a bad fight.
(b) He has consumption.
(c) He has typhoid.
(d) He has pneumonia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Angela slide into a deep depression?

2. What does Frank confess at his first confession?

3. In Chapter 7, what does Malachy make his children promise when he gets them out of bed late at night after drinking?

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

5. Where were both of Frank's parents born?

(see the answer key)

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