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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 Mikey call Frank a bastard in Chapter 11?
(a) Frank's parents were not married when he was born.
(b) Frank's parents were not married for nine months before he was born.
(c) Frank and Mikey had gotten into an argument.
(d) Frank had relations with a girl at the pub.

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

3. Where does Frank's transfused blood come from?
(a) The Sarsfield Barracks soldiers.
(b) Pat Sheehan.
(c) His mother.
(d) The officers from the IRA office.

4. How does Frank earn money from Mr. Timoney?
(a) He cleans Mr. Timoney's home.
(b) He delivers coal to Mr. Timoney.
(c) He reads to Mr. Timoney.
(d) He brings Mr. Timoney books.

5. Why is Frank hospitalized for a second time in Chapter 9?
(a) He has pneumonia.
(b) He has conjunctivitis.
(c) He has consumption.
(d) He broke his leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the poem Angela shares with Bridey, "The Man From the North," about?

2. Where does Frank get a job at the end of Chapter 3?

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

4. After confessing to the priest on his first communion, why does Margaret send Frank back into the confessional?

5. What happens to Macushla in Chapter 7?

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