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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 Frank give Michael when he comes to visit in Chapter 14?
(a) An apple.
(b) A new drum.
(c) New boots.
(d) A book.

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

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

4. Why is Paddy Clohessy's family doing well in Chapter 15?
(a) Paddy and his father now work in England and send money home.
(b) Paddy won money gambling.
(c) Mrs. Clohessy remarried a rich man.
(d) Paddy's father died and his life insurance policy was huge.

5. What does Agnes say at the end of Chapter 14?
(a) Frank should quit school.
(b) That Frank is doing more to help his family than his father ever did.
(c) That Frank is a fool for wearing a dress.
(d) Frank should go home to Angela.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Frank able to attend the cinema at the end of Chapter 4?

2. What does Frank think of the new baby's name?

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

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

5. Why do the children at school tease Frank and his brother about their boots?

(see the answer key)

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