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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 the family stay when they are evicted in Chapter 12?
(a) In a shelter.
(b) With Margaret.
(c) With Angela's cousin Laman.
(d) With Malachy's family in Northern Ireland.

2. What is the name of the ship Frank will take to America?
(a) The Irish Oak.
(b) The Sea Merchant.
(c) The Ocean's Guide.
(d) The American Traveler.

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

4. Why is Paddy Clohessy's family doing well in Chapter 15?
(a) Mrs. Clohessy remarried a rich man.
(b) Paddy and his father now work in England and send money home.
(c) Paddy won money gambling.
(d) Paddy's father died and his life insurance policy was huge.

5. Why is Frank at the pub celebrating with Mikey?
(a) Malachy returned home with money for the family.
(b) Frank got an A in school
(c) Frank just got a job.
(d) Mikey is turning 16.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Frank feed himself at Pat Sheehan's?

2. What happens when the family waits for Malachy at the train station?

3. Why are the other boys laughing at Frank when he first reports for work at the Post Office?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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. 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?

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

8. 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?

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

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

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