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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Malachy's letter say to Angela in Chapter 12?
(a) He will be home before Christmas.
(b) He is staying in London.
(c) He has lost his job.
(d) There is more money coming.

2. What is Peter's punishment when he gets into trouble with his money?
(a) He has to work extra hours for his mother.
(b) He is locked in the coal hole with the rats.
(c) He cannot have supper for two days.
(d) He is grounded.

3. Why are the other boys laughing at Frank when he first reports for work at the Post Office?
(a) He does not know how to do the job.
(b) He is dirty and his clothes are a mess.
(c) He brings his mother to work with him.
(d) He shows up to work without being offered a job.

4. How does Frank spend his tuition money?
(a) At the cinema.
(b) On alcohol at the pub.
(c) At the baseball game.
(d) On dirty magazines.

5. What does Bridey tell Frank about his relationship with Mr. Hannon?
(a) Frank was like a son to Mr. Hannon.
(b) Mr. Hannon was annoyed by Frank's mannerisms.
(c) Mr. Hannon hated the way Frank worked.
(d) Frank was a better worker than Mr. Hannon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Hannon do for a living?

2. Why does Angela go to Malachy's job?

3. How does Frank envision heaven at the end of Chapter 2?

4. Why is Frank ashamed of Angela at the end of Chapter 10?

5. Where does Frank's transfused blood come from?

(see the answer key)

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