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

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

3. What is Angela's new job in Chapter 17?
(a) Shoveling coal.
(b) Reading to children.
(c) Working in a factory in London.
(d) Caring for an elderly man.

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

5. What does Frank give Michael when he comes to visit in Chapter 14?
(a) An apple.
(b) A book.
(c) A new drum.
(d) New boots.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Frank thrown out of the library?

2. Why do Frank and Laman fight in Chapter 13?

3. What great change occurs in Mikey's father in Chapter 11?

4. What does Malachy look like when he arrives home from England in Chapter 12?

5. What does Frank sell for ten pounds in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 13, the reader sees just how strained the relationship between Frank and Laman has become. Why do you think their relationship is the way it is?

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

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

4. Malachy returns home temporarily to care for the children, but his visit is short-lived. How do you feel about this? Should he have stayed longer? What does his visit tell you about the dynamics of the family?

5. Why do you think Angela is so disappointed in Frank in Chapter 17 when he has his first legal drink?

6. 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?

7. Describe Frank's experience delivering telegrams to the Carmody house in Chapter 15. How is he feeling? Was this an expected occurrence?

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

9. Describe the circumstances under which Angela and her family are evicted.

10. Why is Frank hesitant to tell Angela about his job for Mrs. Finucane in Chapter 16?

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