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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 is Frank thrown out of the library?
(a) He is reading inappropriate material.
(b) He is making too much noise.
(c) He was eating in the library.
(d) He is stealing books.

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

3. What does the Franciscan priest tell Frank about Theresa?
(a) Her spirit is haunting Frank.
(b) She must be in heaven.
(c) She must be in hell.
(d) He doesn't know where her soul ended up.

4. Why does Frank feel guilty after Theresa is gone?
(a) She is taken away to the asylum because of her relationship with Frank.
(b) Her parents forced her to go to America.
(c) She left town without him saying goodbye.
(d) She and Frank had a relationship outside of marriage and he is worried her soul is condemned.

5. What does Malachy look like when he arrives home from England in Chapter 12?
(a) Like he had been sick.
(b) He has new clothes.
(c) Like he had been in a fight.
(d) He has put on weight.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Frank and young Malachy get coal in Chapter 10?

2. What does Mrs. Finucane want Frank to do?

3. Why is Paddy Clohessy's family doing well in Chapter 15?

4. Why do the McCourt children laugh at Aunt Agnes while they are staying with her in Chapter 10?

5. How would Angela feel about Frank's work for Mrs. Finucane?

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

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

4. 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?

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

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

8. 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?

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

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

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