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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Paddy get into trouble with his mother in Chapter 6?
(a) He steals bread from school.
(b) He comes home late.
(c) He is urinating against a wall instead of using the chamber pot.
(d) He is fighting with Frank.

2. Where does Frank get a new job in Chapter 16?
(a) At Mrs. O'Connell's shop.
(b) At Eason's delivering newspapers.
(c) Tutoring students at school.
(d) At the barbership.

3. Why is Frank ashamed of Angela at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) Her dress is ripped.
(b) She is drunk.
(c) She had disappeared overnight.
(d) She is begging for charity at churches.

4. Why is the family receiving less money at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) With two less children, the charity gives them less.
(b) Malachy had been drinking away all of the money.
(c) With Angela's new job, the charity feels they do not need as much.
(d) There is less money for the charity to give.

5. Who is Frank excited to see when he is hospitalized the second time?
(a) Nurse Rita.
(b) Mikey.
(c) Dr. O'Connor.
(d) Seamus.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Michael is sick, how does Frank's father save him?

2. What job does Frank do with Pat Sheehan?

3. What does Paddy's father tell Frank about his mother in Chapter 6?

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

5. In Chapter 7, what does Malachy make his children promise when he gets them out of bed late at night after drinking?

(see the answer key)

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