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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 the family move to Roden Lane?
(a) The old house was flooded.
(b) The new house is closer to Angela's family.
(c) The new house is less expensive.
(d) The old house reminded Angela too much of Eugene.

2. After Eugene's death in Chapter 2, why does Frank get angry with his father in the pub?
(a) Malachy is drinking instead of attending the funeral.
(b) Malachy has put his glass on Eugene's coffin.
(c) Malachy has spent the money intended for the funeral on alcohol.
(d) Malachy does not seem to be upset about Eugene's death.

3. What happens when the family waits for Malachy at the train station?
(a) They are told that Malachy is not coming home at all.
(b) He arrives early.
(c) The train crashes.
(d) He does not arrive until the next day.

4. What does Frank most want to see at the cinema?
(a) An old American western.
(b) A James Cagney movie.
(c) A Disney cartoon.
(d) A science fiction thriller.

5. What does Malachy bring Angela as a gift for Christmas in Chapter 12?
(a) A new coat.
(b) A half-eaten box of chocolates.
(c) A loaf of bread.
(d) A bottle of Guiness.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Angela want Frank to quit his job in Chapter 11?

3. Why does Frank miss his collection?

4. In Chapter 13, where does Frank plan to work when he turns fourteen?

5. When Malachy goes to the IRA office to claim his pension, what is he told?

(see the answer key)

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