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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does young Malachy run away from Aunt Agnes's home in Chapter 10?
(a) He is angry with Frank.
(b) There is no place for him to sleep at Agnes's.
(c) Aunt Agnes hit him when he asks for food.
(d) He misses his mother and goes to see her.

2. What does Frank do with the raisin he finds in his pastry?
(a) Frank hides it so he can give it to his mother.
(b) He teases the other boys with it.
(c) He throws it away.
(d) He gives it to Paddy Clohessy.

3. Why is Frank disappointed that his mother is not speaking to his grandmother in Chapter 5?
(a) She cannot pick them up from school.
(b) The family has no one to watch the children.
(c) They cannot borrow sugar or tea from her.
(d) Angela is in a terrible mood.

4. What does the quote "We don't care about England or France, all we want is the German advance" mean?
(a) There is better food in Germany.
(b) Germany is more powerful than England or France.
(c) The war is good because the children can be soldiers.
(d) The war is profitable for Irish families.

5. What does Grandma mean when she says that she has "God in me backyard?"
(a) Frank has left his prayer book outside.
(b) The Pope's picture has been left outside in the rain.
(c) The priest has come to visit the family.
(d) Frank has thrown up his first communion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Frank's father, Malachy, originally comes to America for what reason?

2. Why is the Meagher family too ashamed to go out?

3. What happens to Frank's brother Malachy on the playground?

4. What job does Frank do with Pat Sheehan?

5. After receiving money from the Vincent de Paul society, why does Nora insist on going to the store with Angela?

(see the answer key)

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