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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Frank envy the children whose fathers are in England?
(a) The children get to go visit their fathers.
(b) The families usually move to England.
(c) The fathers send home money for food and necessities.
(d) They do not see their fathers.

2. What does the quote "We don't care about England or France, all we want is the German advance" mean?
(a) The war is good because the children can be soldiers.
(b) Germany is more powerful than England or France.
(c) The war is profitable for Irish families.
(d) There is better food in Germany.

3. Why do Philomena, Delia, Mrs. Leibowitz, and Minnie write to Angela's mother?
(a) They want Angela's mother to convince Angela to leave Malachy.
(b) They want Angela's mother to come to America to visit.
(c) They want Angela's mother to send money so that Angela and her family can move back to Ireland.
(d) They want Angela's mother to take care of Frank.

4. How does Mr. Benson have the boys practice for communion?
(a) Mr. Benson has the boys swallow bits of newspaper.
(b) The boys practice drinking alcohol.
(c) The boys eat pieces of stale bread.
(d) Mr. Benson gives the boys tea and cookies.

5. Why is Frank so understanding when his father is telling Oliver stories about Cuchulain?
(a) Frank has become tired of the stories.
(b) Frank realizes the stories are no longer his.
(c) Oliver is really excited about hearing them.
(d) Oliver is very sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Frank hospitalized for a second time in Chapter 9?

2. Why is the Meagher family too ashamed to go out?

3. How does the family get coal for Christmas dinner?

4. What does Frank's teacher tell the boys who teased Frank about his shoes?

5. Why does it seem that Nora Molloy enjoys being taken to the asylum?

Short Essay Questions

1. There are several instances where Frank begins to show his rebellious nature in Chapter 5. Describe these instances.

2. Discuss Malachy's attitude towards work in Chapter 3.

3. Describe Paddy Clohessy's life as seen in Chapter 4. Do you think he is better or worse off than Frank?

4. Describe your first impression of Angela's mother in Chapter 2. What kind of woman does she appear to be?

5. Compare and contrast the character of Fintain with Frank.

6. When Frank arrives home from the hospital in Chapter 8, he realizes that Malachy is unemployed again. Should Frank be surprised by this? Why or why not?

7. Why does Peter Dooley want to read the news on the BBC radio? What do you think of his goals?

8. In Chapter 5, Malachy begins to write letters for people who are unable to write. He always tells these people to keep their money, but Angela always takes it. What does this tell you about their priorities?

9. In Chapter 6, Paddy Clohessy's father has consumption. What does this tell you about their living situation?

10. Chapter 1 begins the pattern of Malachy losing his jobs. To what extent do you believe he is responsible for this pattern? Is he a victim of fate, or do his actions cause these negative consequences?

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