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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. Hannon need Frank's help at work?
(a) Mr. Hannon would like to share his wealth with Frank.
(b) Mr. Hannon has two much work for one person.
(c) Mr. Hannon has bad legs.
(d) Mr. Hannon cannot get to work at such an early hour.

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

3. Why is Frank called Blinky at school?
(a) His eyes have an uncontrollable twitch.
(b) He blinks to clean his eyes.
(c) He squints because of the sun.
(d) He is tired and falling asleep.

4. 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 asks him to go find his father.
(c) It urges him to come home.
(d) It begs him to go back to work.

5. Why do Frank and Laman fight in Chapter 13?
(a) Laman found out about Frank's behavior in school.
(b) Laman took the parts Frank wanted for the bike.
(c) Laman won't lend Frank the bike.
(d) Laman found out Frank stole the bike.

6. What does Frank do with Mrs. Finucane's ledger?
(a) He gives it to Agnes.
(b) He burns it.
(c) He throws it in the river.
(d) He packs it for America.

7. What does the Franciscan priest tell Frank about Theresa?
(a) She must be in hell.
(b) Her spirit is haunting Frank.
(c) She must be in heaven.
(d) He doesn't know where her soul ended up.

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

9. Why is Frank ashamed of Angela at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) She is begging for charity at churches.
(b) She had disappeared overnight.
(c) Her dress is ripped.
(d) She is drunk.

10. Where does Aunt Aggie take Frank before he officially begins work at the Post Office?
(a) She takes him to meet his boss.
(b) She buys him new clothes.
(c) She takes him to the pub for a drink.
(d) She takes him on the postal route so he can see where he is going.

11. Why do the children go to live with Aunt Agnes for awhile in Chapter 10?
(a) Angela is sick and hospitalized.
(b) Frank is misbehaving.
(c) Agnes is sick and needs help at home.
(d) Agnes can better provide for the children.

12. Why is Angela upset with Frank when he returns from the pub at the beginning of Chapter 17?
(a) Frank was drinking.
(b) Frank was fighting.
(c) Frank was stealing.
(d) Frank was out past his curfew.

13. What does Malachy bring Angela as a gift for Christmas in Chapter 12?
(a) A bottle of Guiness.
(b) A loaf of bread.
(c) A half-eaten box of chocolates.
(d) A new coat.

14. Where does Malachy run away to in Chapter 10?
(a) The home on Roden Lane.
(b) Mikey Molloy's house.
(c) His grandmother's.
(d) The land by the river.

15. Why does Frank regret not taking the postal exam?
(a) He could have upgraded his seat on the boat.
(b) He could have supplied food and shoes to his family.
(c) He could have brought Angela with him.
(d) He could have traveled to America sooner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Frank wearing a dress in Chapter 14?

2. What is wrong with Angela's health in Chapter 10?

3. What does Agnes say at the end of Chapter 14?

4. Why is Frank thrown out of the library?

5. Where does Frank plan on getting a bike for his school trip in Chapter 13?

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