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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 Frank plan on getting a bike for his school trip in Chapter 13?
(a) Stealing the bike.
(b) Building one out of junk.
(c) Borrowing it from Laman.
(d) Buying one from Kathleen.

2. What does Mr. Hannon do for a living?
(a) He delivers coal.
(b) He delivers telegrams.
(c) He works in a factory.
(d) He works in a shop.

3. Why is Frank called Blinky at school?
(a) He blinks to clean his eyes.
(b) He is tired and falling asleep.
(c) His eyes have an uncontrollable twitch.
(d) He squints because of the sun.

4. Why is Frank wearing a dress in Chapter 14?
(a) He enjoys cross-dressing.
(b) It is the only thing he has that does not have holes.
(c) He washes his clothes and is waiting for them to dry.
(d) He is trying to scare his aunt.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gerry get upset with Frank in Chapter 17?

2. What type of music do Frank and Mrs. Purcell listen to?

3. What is Angela's new job in Chapter 17?

4. Why do the children go to live with Aunt Agnes for awhile in Chapter 10?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Frank's motivation for throwing Mrs. Finucane's ledger into the water?

2. Discuss Frank's relationship with John Hannon in Chapter 11.

3. In Chapter 10, Angela goes back to the St. Vincent de Paul society to beg for charity, and stops at a church to beg for help as well. Frank later remarks that he has trouble looking her in the eye. Why do you think that is?

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

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

6. 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?

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

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

9. 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?

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

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