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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Frank's father tell the officials from the St. Vincent de Paul Society about their lavatory?
(a) It is killing them because it is infested with disease.
(b) Angela is the only who cleans the lavatory.
(c) The lavatory is too far away for the boys to use.
(d) They are very lucky to have a lavatory.

2. Why does Frank stop working for Mr. Timoney?
(a) Mr. Timoney is placed in a senior citizens' home.
(b) Frank gets ill and cannot work.
(c) Mr. Timoney finds someone else to work for him.
(d) Mr. Timoney passes away.

3. What does Paddy's father tell Frank about his mother in Chapter 6?
(a) She was a great student.
(b) She was always poor.
(c) She once dated a senator.
(d) She was an excellent dancer.

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

5. Why does Angela believe that Frank was not accepted as an altar boy?
(a) He is not old enough.
(b) He has bad manners.
(c) He is too poor.
(d) He has not followed the rules in church.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Frank get a job at the end of Chapter 3?

3. Why does Frank miss his collection?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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