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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 Malachy bring Angela as a gift for Christmas in Chapter 12?
(a) A half-eaten box of chocolates.
(b) A bottle of Guiness.
(c) A new coat.
(d) A loaf of bread.

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

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

4. Why do the children go to live with Aunt Agnes for awhile in Chapter 10?
(a) Frank is misbehaving.
(b) Agnes is sick and needs help at home.
(c) Angela is sick and hospitalized.
(d) Agnes can better provide for the children.

5. Why does young Malachy run away from Aunt Agnes's home in Chapter 10?
(a) Aunt Agnes hit him when he asks for food.
(b) He is angry with Frank.
(c) There is no place for him to sleep at Agnes's.
(d) He misses his mother and goes to see her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is young Malachy working in Chapter 17?

2. In Chapter 13, where does Frank plan to work when he turns fourteen?

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

4. What does Agnes say at the end of Chapter 14?

5. What does Frank do with Mrs. Finucane's ledger?

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. 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?

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Frank find relief when he visits the Franciscan priest in Chapter 17?

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