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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mr. Hannon goes to the hospital, what do the doctors say he is in danger of?
(a) Getting consumption.
(b) Dying of pneumonia.
(c) Dying of typhoid.
(d) Getting gangrene.

2. Why does Mikey call Frank a bastard in Chapter 11?
(a) Frank's parents were not married for nine months before he was born.
(b) Frank and Mikey had gotten into an argument.
(c) Frank's parents were not married when he was born.
(d) Frank had relations with a girl at the pub.

3. How does Frank feed himself at Pat Sheehan's?
(a) He gets the food from Angela.
(b) He borrows money from Margaret.
(c) He gets a job selling books.
(d) He steals food.

4. Where does Frank go to stay in Chapter 13?
(a) Agnes' house.
(b) Paddy's house.
(c) Pat Sheehan's house.
(d) Margaret's house.

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

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

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

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

9. In Chapter 13, where does Frank plan to work when he turns fourteen?
(a) For Mrs. O'Connell.
(b) At the pub.
(c) At the post office.
(d) In the library.

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

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

12. What does Frank sometimes do when Mrs. Finucane falls asleep?
(a) Steals her money.
(b) Takes her letters and throws them away.
(c) Leaves to go visit Mikey.
(d) Reads all of her books.

13. Why is Frank nervous about delivering the telegram to Theresa Carmody's house?
(a) Her family has a reputation for drinking too much.
(b) There are rumors that she is very mean.
(c) She has consumption.
(d) She never tips the delivery boys.

14. What type of music do Frank and Mrs. Purcell listen to?
(a) Classical Irish jigs.
(b) Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday.
(c) The Beatles.
(d) Beethoven and Mozart.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Paddy Clohessy's family doing well in Chapter 15?

3. How does Frank spend his first wages in Chapter 15?

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

5. In Chapter 13, where does Mr. O'Halloran tell Frank to go?

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