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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. What is Mr. O'Neill particularly enthusiastic about teaching?
(a) American History.
(b) Euclid.
(c) Biology.
(d) Music.

2. What does Grandpa McCourt send for the new baby?
(a) A bag of potatoes.
(b) A bag of coal.
(c) New clothes.
(d) Five pounds.

3. How do the McCourts get back to Angela's family?
(a) Malachy sells his possessions.
(b) The family begs on the street.
(c) Malachy finds a temporary job.
(d) The police take up a collection to pay their bus fare.

4. In Chapter 2, why does Frank get in trouble with Mr. Benson at school?
(a) He is fighting because the boys were teasing him.
(b) He steals some food from the other children.
(c) He is caught cheating.
(d) He is caught skipping school.

5. What does Peter Dooley want to do when he grows up?
(a) Become a movie star in Bollywood.
(b) Join the army in America.
(c) Read the news on the BBC.
(d) Play soccer against Britain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Frank stop working for Mr. Timoney?

2. Why doesn't the telegram boy bring a telegram to the family?

3. Why does the family move to Roden Lane?

4. Why do Philomena, Delia, Mrs. Leibowitz, and Minnie write to Angela's mother?

5. While at the hospital, what do the doctor's discover about Frank?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Frank miss most about the hospital when he arrives home in Chapter 8? Would you feel the same way?

3. Describe the treatment of the boys in Frank's class in Chapter 6 by the teachers and headmasters.

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

5. In Chapter 9, why is the family shamed when no telegram arrives?

6. In Chapter 7, Frank gets and loses two jobs. Reflect on what this shows about the stability of his life.

7. 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?

8. Frank is hospitalized again in Chapter 9. What might this tell you about his overall health, and what might be the cause of it?

9. In Chapter 2, why do you think the officials at the St. Vincent de Paul Society are hesitant to help the McCourts?

10. What is the overall tone of Chapter 1? What events or details indicate that?

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