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

2. What does Frank sell for ten pounds in Chapter 17?
(a) Forty copies of page 16.
(b) Several new books about Ireland.
(c) Five bags of coal.
(d) Bread and jam from Angela.

3. Why does Mr. Hannon encourage Frank to stay in school?
(a) So that he can eventually leave Ireland.
(b) So that he can make his father proud.
(c) So that he could own a factory.
(d) So that he can tutor Mr. Hannon's children.

4. Why is Frank fired from the post office?
(a) Frank was not showing up to work on time.
(b) Mr. Harrington reports him for bad behavior.
(c) Frank was stealing letters.
(d) Frank was losing letters.

5. Where does Frank go to stay in Chapter 13?
(a) Pat Sheehan's house.
(b) Agnes' house.
(c) Paddy's house.
(d) Margaret's house.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why is Angela upset with Frank when he returns from the pub at the beginning of Chapter 17?

4. In Chapter 13, where does Mr. O'Halloran tell Frank to go?

5. Where does Frank get a new job in Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Consider the difference in attitude towards the children that Aunt Agnes and Pa Keating have in Chapter 10. Why do you think they are so different? How do they differ?

3. 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?

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

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

6. How does Frank find out that he is a bastard in Chapter 11? What does this mean for him?

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

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

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

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

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