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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 Margaret get angry with Frank and make him take Galvin's food to the kiln for free?
(a) Frank sold the food.
(b) Frank ate Galvin's food before he got to the kiln.
(c) Frank went to the cinema instead of taking the food.
(d) Frank dropped the food and it wasn't good anymore.

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

3. Where does Frank go to stay in Chapter 13?
(a) Paddy's house.
(b) Margaret's house.
(c) Agnes' house.
(d) Pat Sheehan's house.

4. Why does Angela believe that Frank was not accepted as an altar boy?
(a) He has not followed the rules in church.
(b) He is too poor.
(c) He is not old enough.
(d) He has bad manners.

5. Mikey tells Frank that the best part of the first communion is the collection. What is the collection?
(a) When neighbors give sweets and money to the children receiving their First Communion.
(b) Food collected for the charity.
(c) The money the students collect for the church.
(d) The money collected from the church members to feed the families.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Angela slide into a deep depression?

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

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

4. Once the family rents a room, why are they unable to sleep that first night?

5. Why are Angela and Malachy angry with Frank in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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