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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is wrong with Angela's health in Chapter 10?
(a) Typhoid.
(b) She is tired of working.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) She has gone crazy.

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

4. Why do Philomena, Delia, Mrs. Leibowitz, and Minnie write to Angela's mother?
(a) They want Angela's mother to take care of Frank.
(b) They want Angela's mother to convince Angela to leave Malachy.
(c) They want Angela's mother to send money so that Angela and her family can move back to Ireland.
(d) They want Angela's mother to come to America to visit.

5. Why does it seem that Nora Molloy enjoys being taken to the asylum?
(a) She is in love with one of the doctors.
(b) Her kids drive her crazy, and she enjoys the break.
(c) She is the only one they have to drag out, because she enjoys the quiet and escape from the "real" world.
(d) She enjoys the company in the asylum.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What job does Frank do with Pat Sheehan?

3. What kind of teacher is Mr. Benson?

4. What does Frank sometimes do when Mrs. Finucane falls asleep?

5. Why is Frank shown more respect by his classmates in Chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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