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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the Meagher family too ashamed to go out?
(a) Mrs. Meagher has typhoid.
(b) Mrs. Meagher's sons have behavior problems.
(c) Mrs. Meagher's husband did not send home any wages.
(d) Mrs. Meagher is losing her hair.

2. For what does Peter Dooley charge Frank?
(a) To sneak him into the cinema.
(b) To look at his naked sister.
(c) To do his homework.
(d) To give him his lunch.

3. Why does Mr. Downes return to Ireland?
(a) To see Frank.
(b) For a summer vacation.
(c) To retire.
(d) To attend his mother's funeral.

4. What do Paddy and Frank eat when they go to Finlan's for lunch?
(a) Scraps from last night's dinner.
(b) Bread and jam.
(c) They are not fed.
(d) Potato soup.

5. What does Frank's father tell the officials from the St. Vincent de Paul Society about their lavatory?
(a) Angela is the only who cleans the lavatory.
(b) It is killing them because it is infested with disease.
(c) The lavatory is too far away for the boys to use.
(d) They are very lucky to have a lavatory.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the other boys laughing at Frank when he first reports for work at the Post Office?

2. After receiving money from the Vincent de Paul society, why does Nora insist on going to the store with Angela?

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

4. How does Frank feed himself at Pat Sheehan's?

5. Why does Frank stop working for Mr. Timoney?

(see the answer key)

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