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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the family stay when they are evicted in Chapter 12?
(a) With Malachy's family in Northern Ireland.
(b) In a shelter.
(c) With Angela's cousin Laman.
(d) With Margaret.

2. Why is Frank fired from the post office?
(a) Frank was not showing up to work on time.
(b) Frank was losing letters.
(c) Frank was stealing letters.
(d) Mr. Harrington reports him for bad behavior.

3. How does Frank provide food in Chapter 10?
(a) He steals it.
(b) He goes to Kathleen's store.
(c) He borrows money from Grandma.
(d) Mikey Molloy's mother sends them bread.

4. Why does Mickey die?
(a) He has consumption.
(b) He has typhoid.
(c) He is in a bad fight.
(d) He has pneumonia.

5. What does Malachy's letter say to Angela in Chapter 12?
(a) He is staying in London.
(b) He has lost his job.
(c) There is more money coming.
(d) He will be home before Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Downes believe Malachy may be sent back to Ireland in Chapter 9?

2. Where does Frank go to stay in Chapter 13?

3. How would Angela feel about Frank's work for Mrs. Finucane?

4. After Eugene's death in Chapter 2, why does Frank get angry with his father in the pub?

5. How does Frank earn money from Mr. Timoney?

(see the answer key)

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