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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 Mr. Downes return to Ireland?
(a) For a summer vacation.
(b) To see Frank.
(c) To attend his mother's funeral.
(d) To retire.

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

3. What is the poem Angela shares with Bridey, "The Man From the North," about?
(a) Angela's happiness with Malachy.
(b) Frank's grandfather.
(c) Angela's uncles in northern Ireland.
(d) Job opportunities up north.

4. In Chapter 7, what does Malachy make his children promise when he gets them out of bed late at night after drinking?
(a) That they would never drink.
(b) That they would go to work like him.
(c) That they would always protect their mother.
(d) That they would die for Ireland.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Angela cry on the way home from Paddy's home?

3. Why does Frank stop working for Mr. Timoney?

4. Why is Frank called Blinky at school?

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

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