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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Angela's note to Frank say at the beginning of Chapter 14?
(a) It says that he should never return to Laman's.
(b) It urges him to come home.
(c) It asks him to go find his father.
(d) It begs him to go back to work.

2. How does Agnes treat the children when they stay with her?
(a) She is welcoming.
(b) She is quiet and does not react to their presence.
(c) She is ecstatic to have children in her home.
(d) She is hostile and unkind.

3. What does Mrs. Finucane want Frank to do?
(a) Write threatening letters to her customers.
(b) Carry her bags of coal.
(c) Walk her dog.
(d) Read to her.

4. Who is able to visit Angela in the hospital when she is ill in Chapter 10?
(a) Frank and young Malachy.
(b) No one is allowed to visit her.
(c) Mr. Timoney and Laman.
(d) Margaret and Agnes.

5. Why does Frank want Angela's red flapper dress?
(a) To sell it for food money.
(b) To give it to Aunt Agnes.
(c) To give it to Patricia.
(d) To make hearts for their football uniforms.

6. What does Frank sell for ten pounds in Chapter 17?
(a) Five bags of coal.
(b) Bread and jam from Angela.
(c) Several new books about Ireland.
(d) Forty copies of page 16.

7. When does Pa Keating feed the children in Chapter 10?
(a) When the children have completed their chores.
(b) When he is able to steal food.
(c) When Agnes is not around.
(d) When he has extra money.

8. Why do the McCourt children laugh at Aunt Agnes while they are staying with her in Chapter 10?
(a) She uses a chamber pot.
(b) She falls down the stairs.
(c) She has a wart on her face.
(d) She cannnot cook.

9. What is the name of the ship Frank will take to America?
(a) The Ocean's Guide.
(b) The American Traveler.
(c) The Sea Merchant.
(d) The Irish Oak.

10. What does Frank give Michael when he comes to visit in Chapter 14?
(a) An apple.
(b) New boots.
(c) A book.
(d) A new drum.

11. Why does young Malachy run away from Aunt Agnes's home in Chapter 10?
(a) He misses his mother and goes to see her.
(b) There is no place for him to sleep at Agnes's.
(c) He is angry with Frank.
(d) Aunt Agnes hit him when he asks for food.

12. How does Frank spend his first wages in Chapter 15?
(a) He repays Aunt Aggie.
(b) He buys new clothes for himself and his mother.
(c) He spends the evening at the pub.
(d) He takes Michael out to a movie and buys him something to eat.

13. Why does Gerry get upset with Frank in Chapter 17?
(a) Frank walked Rose home.
(b) Frank proposed to Rose.
(c) Frank attacked Rose.
(d) Frank made fun of Rose.

14. What is Angela's new job in Chapter 17?
(a) Caring for an elderly man.
(b) Reading to children.
(c) Shoveling coal.
(d) Working in a factory in London.

15. Where is young Malachy working in Chapter 17?
(a) For a garage.
(b) Reading to the elderly.
(c) Delivering newspapers.
(d) Loading coal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the other boys laughing at Frank when he first reports for work at the Post Office?

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

3. Why does Mr. Hannon need Frank's help at work?

4. Why does Frank feel guilty after Theresa is gone?

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

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