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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Declan upset with Frank in Chapter 7?
(a) Frank has not been attending Confraternity meetings.
(b) Frank has been eating all of Declan's food.
(c) Frank showed up to his Confraternity meetings dirty.
(d) Frank has been stealing newspapers.

2. Where does Malachy meet Angela?
(a) On the boat coming to America.
(b) At a party in America.
(c) In church.
(d) In Limerick.

3. 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 cannot have supper for two days.
(c) He is locked in the coal hole with the rats.
(d) He is grounded.

4. Because they do not have bus fare home, where does the family sleep that night?
(a) In the police barracks.
(b) Inside a homeless shelter.
(c) At a friend's house.
(d) On the street.

5. Why do Frank and Laman fight in Chapter 13?
(a) Laman found out Frank stole the bike.
(b) Laman took the parts Frank wanted for the bike.
(c) Laman found out about Frank's behavior in school.
(d) Laman won't lend Frank the bike.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of music do Frank and Mrs. Purcell listen to?

2. What great change occurs in Mikey's father in Chapter 11?

3. In Chapter 13, where does Frank plan to work when he turns fourteen?

4. Why does the man at the IRA office refuse to give Malachy money for the bus fare home?

5. What does Bridey tell Frank about his relationship with Mr. Hannon?

(see the answer key)

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