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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Mr. Downes believe Malachy may be sent back to Ireland in Chapter 9?
(a) Malachy can get better work in Ireland.
(b) Malachy has been arrested.
(c) Malachy drinks too much.
(d) Malachy misses his family.

3. Why is Declan upset with Frank in Chapter 7?
(a) Frank showed up to his Confraternity meetings dirty.
(b) Frank has not been attending Confraternity meetings.
(c) Frank has been eating all of Declan's food.
(d) Frank has been stealing newspapers.

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

5. After receiving money from the Vincent de Paul society, why does Nora insist on going to the store with Angela?
(a) She wants Angela to buy her some groceries.
(b) Angela will need help carrying the groceries.
(c) She is worried the store owner will cheat Angela.
(d) Angela does not know where the store is.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Frank and young Malachy get coal in Chapter 10?

2. In Chapter 13, where does Mr. O'Halloran tell Frank to go?

3. When Mr. Hannon goes to the hospital, what do the doctors say he is in danger of?

4. What does Frank's teacher tell the boys who teased Frank about his shoes?

5. Why does the family move to Roden Lane?

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