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

2. Why is Frank shown more respect by his classmates in Chapter 11?
(a) He is employed.
(b) He is getting older.
(c) He beat up Mikey Molloy.
(d) He is smarter than the other children at school.

3. Why are the other boys laughing at Frank when he first reports for work at the Post Office?
(a) He is dirty and his clothes are a mess.
(b) He brings his mother to work with him.
(c) He shows up to work without being offered a job.
(d) He does not know how to do the job.

4. What does Bridey tell Frank about his relationship with Mr. Hannon?
(a) Mr. Hannon was annoyed by Frank's mannerisms.
(b) Mr. Hannon hated the way Frank worked.
(c) Frank was a better worker than Mr. Hannon.
(d) Frank was like a son to Mr. Hannon.

5. What happens when the family waits for Malachy at the train station?
(a) The train crashes.
(b) They are told that Malachy is not coming home at all.
(c) He does not arrive until the next day.
(d) He arrives early.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Angela want Frank to quit his job in Chapter 11?

2. Which of the following items does Frank take from Mrs. Finucane?

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

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

5. When Mr. Hannon goes to the hospital, what do the doctors say he is in danger of?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 15, Agnes buys Frank new clothes. Why is this so surprising? Why do you think she does it?

2. Chapter 13 introduces the reader to Mr. O'Halloran, Frank's new teacher. What is unique about this teacher and the affect he has on Frank?

3. In Chapter 11, Mikey explains to Frank how babies are conceived. This is news to Frank. What impact does it have on him?

4. How does the time Frank spends in the library in Chapter 14 reading a predictor of his future profession?

5. Why does Frank regret not taking the postal exam in Chapter 18?

6. In Chapter 14, what events occur that show Frank's emerging independence?

7. Consider the difference in attitude towards the children that Aunt Agnes and Pa Keating have in Chapter 10. Why do you think they are so different? How do they differ?

8. Young Malachy leaves Agnes's home and hides at the house on Roden Lane. Why does he run away, and what does this tell you about Malachy's character?

9. Why is Frank's job with John Hannon in Chapter 11 a mixed blessing?

10. Why do you think Frank attempts to baptize Mrs. Harrington in Chapter 16?

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