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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, where do Paddy and Frank go when they skip school?
(a) They visit their friend Mikey.
(b) They help Angela with her housework.
(c) They go to an orchard to drink water and eat apples.
(d) They go work at the Post Office.

2. What does Grandpa McCourt send for the new baby?
(a) A bag of potatoes.
(b) Five pounds.
(c) New clothes.
(d) A bag of coal.

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) Malachy had been drinking away all of the money.
(c) There is less money for the charity to give.
(d) With two less children, the charity gives them less.

4. What does Frank's teacher tell the boys who teased Frank about his shoes?
(a) The boys should be quiet in school, but could tease Frank and Malachy later.
(b) Only Americans wear boots made out of tires.
(c) Frank and Malachy's shoes were better than anyone elses.
(d) That the Lord Jesus did not wear shoes at all.

5. How does Frank envision heaven at the end of Chapter 2?
(a) A place where there is no rain.
(b) A place without drunk fathers, with plenty of food, and with his other dead siblings.
(c) A place with plenty of food and music and dancing.
(d) An empty place, like the inside of a coffin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Frank so understanding when his father is telling Oliver stories about Cuchulain?

2. Why does it seem that Nora Molloy enjoys being taken to the asylum?

3. What is Peter's punishment when he gets into trouble with his money?

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

5. Why does young Malachy have to visit Barrington's Hospital?

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