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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Peter Dooley want to do when he grows up?
(a) Play soccer against Britain.
(b) Join the army in America.
(c) Read the news on the BBC.
(d) Become a movie star in Bollywood.

2. Why are Angela and Malachy angry with Frank in Chapter 6?
(a) He was spending time with Paddy.
(b) Frank stole apples from the orchard.
(c) Frank stole money to go to the cinema.
(d) They learned he skipped school.

3. Why is Frank so understanding when his father is telling Oliver stories about Cuchulain?
(a) Oliver is very sick.
(b) Frank has become tired of the stories.
(c) Oliver is really excited about hearing them.
(d) Frank realizes the stories are no longer his.

4. Why does Mr. Hannon encourage Frank to stay in school?
(a) So that he can eventually leave Ireland.
(b) So that he can tutor Mr. Hannon's children.
(c) So that he can make his father proud.
(d) So that he could own a factory.

5. What does Grandma mean when she says that she has "God in me backyard?"
(a) Frank has left his prayer book outside.
(b) The priest has come to visit the family.
(c) Frank has thrown up his first communion.
(d) The Pope's picture has been left outside in the rain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Paddy and Frank eat when they go to Finlan's for lunch?

2. When Malachy goes to the IRA office to claim his pension, what is he told?

3. What is Paddy's dream?

4. After receiving money from the Vincent de Paul society, why does Nora insist on going to the store with Angela?

5. How does Agnes treat the children when they stay with her?

(see the answer key)

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