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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Frank's father, Malachy, originally comes to America for what reason?
(a) He was looking for better job opportunities.
(b) He is wanted for crimes committed while fighting for the IRA.
(c) He wanted to meet Angela.
(d) He wanted to escape the weather of Ireland.

2. Why is Frank disappointed that his mother is not speaking to his grandmother in Chapter 5?
(a) Angela is in a terrible mood.
(b) She cannot pick them up from school.
(c) They cannot borrow sugar or tea from her.
(d) The family has no one to watch the children.

3. Why does Quigley seem to annoy his teachers?
(a) He is always asking questions.
(b) His clothes are always dirty.
(c) He is always fighting with the other boys.
(d) He cannot read.

4. What kind of teacher is Mr. Benson?
(a) Devoted to his Catholicism, but hates answering questions about it.
(b) Quiet and timid, answering questions slowly and only when asked multiple times.
(c) Selfish and greedy, refusing to teach the boys about Catholicism.
(d) Kind and nurturing to the boys and excited to talk about his faith.

5. Why does Alphie get so upset in Chapter 10?
(a) He is sick with pneumonia.
(b) He has a dirty diaper.
(c) He misses his mother.
(d) He is accidentally hit with a piece of coal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Frank do with Pat Sheehan?

2. What is Mr. O'Neill particularly enthusiastic about teaching?

3. Where does Aunt Aggie take Frank before he officially begins work at the Post Office?

4. What happens to Macushla in Chapter 7?

5. Why does Mr. Downes return to Ireland?

(see the answer key)

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