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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Angela go to Malachy's job?
(a) To apply for a job herself.
(b) To show her children where their father is working.
(c) To visit her husband and bring him lunch.
(d) To ask his boss to give her Malachy's wages.

2. Why does the family move to Roden Lane?
(a) The old house reminded Angela too much of Eugene.
(b) The new house is less expensive.
(c) The new house is closer to Angela's family.
(d) The old house was flooded.

3. What does Frank most want to see at the cinema?
(a) An old American western.
(b) A Disney cartoon.
(c) A science fiction thriller.
(d) A James Cagney movie.

4. Why do Frank's classmates laugh at him as they leave the store before Christmas?
(a) Malachy is drunk and stumbling home.
(b) Frank falls in the mud and is dirty.
(c) The only meat they can afford is a pig's head.
(d) They cannot afford any groceries.

5. Why does Quigley seem to annoy his teachers?
(a) He cannot read.
(b) He is always asking questions.
(c) He is always fighting with the other boys.
(d) His clothes are always dirty.

6. What happens to Frank's brother Malachy on the playground?
(a) He is kidnapped.
(b) He falls off of the see-saw and injures himself.
(c) He slips in the mud and hurts his ankle.
(d) He fights with Frank.

7. What does Seamus bring Frank in the hospital?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Videos.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Books.

8. Why does Frank miss his collection?
(a) He is not feeling well.
(b) His grandmother makes him stay home and help her with chores.
(c) His grandmother makes him return to church for a confession.
(d) His father is out drinking and cannot take him.

9. Why doesn't the telegram boy bring a telegram to the family?
(a) The telegram boy had the wrong address.
(b) The telegram boy was fired.
(c) Angela and the children were not home to receive it.
(d) Malachy did not send any money home.

10. Why does the family call the upstairs of their home Italy and the downstairs Ireland?
(a) The upstairs is cold and dirty, and the downstairs is where they spend their time.
(b) The children made up the names because both places begin with the same letter.
(c) The downstairs has flooded and the upstairs is warm, like a vacation to Italy.
(d) The downstairs reminds them of home, while upstairs is unfamiliar.

11. What is Angela's last resort for feeding the children in Chapter 9?
(a) Selling her belongings.
(b) Asking Agnes to borrow money.
(c) Going to the dispensary.
(d) Going to work at Kathleen's shop.

12. What does Angela bring Frank in the hospital?
(a) A chocolate bar.
(b) A map of Ireland.
(c) Bread and jam.
(d) Dirty magazines.

13. For what does Peter Dooley charge Frank?
(a) To look at his naked sister.
(b) To do his homework.
(c) To give him his lunch.
(d) To sneak him into the cinema.

14. What does Frank do with the raisin he finds in his pastry?
(a) He throws it away.
(b) He gives it to Paddy Clohessy.
(c) He teases the other boys with it.
(d) Frank hides it so he can give it to his mother.

15. What happens to Macushla in Chapter 7?
(a) He has puppies.
(b) He becomes very ill.
(c) He runs away.
(d) He is put to death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Angela insist on going to the Labour Exchange with Malachy after Oliver's death?

2. What is Peter's punishment when he gets into trouble with his money?

3. Why is Declan upset with Frank in Chapter 7?

4. What is Paddy's dream?

5. Why do the children at school tease Frank and his brother about their boots?

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