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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what day do the Francis and Frances' parents die?
(a) November 21.
(b) September 14.
(c) August 11.
(d) May 7.

2. Who is hired to look after the two children, Francis and Frances?
(a) Brigid McLaughlin.
(b) Aunt Bernadette.
(c) Una.
(d) Katie McIlhenny.

3. Why does the boy's mother lie to Katie about why the boy's father started drinking again?
(a) Because she would have to reveal that Katie's husband was the informer.
(b) Because she didn't want to tell Katie that Eddie was executed.
(c) Because she didn't want Katie to know Eddie was the informer.
(d) Because Katie knew nothing about Eddie's disappearance.

4. What language does the boy use to his advantage because his parents do not understand it?
(a) French.
(b) German.
(c) English.
(d) Irish.

5. What does Sergeant Burke suggest to the boy as he gives him a ride home?
(a) That the boy's father doesn't know what really happened to Eddie.
(b) That Eddie was involved in something dangerous before his disappearance.
(c) That Eddie was killed.
(d) That the boy's father is responsible for Eddie's disappearance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Tony McIlhenny disappear to?

2. Who is Katie?

3. In which class do the boys discuss the speech given by the army chaplain?

4. What does Crazy Joe say Larry's mysterious woman turns into?

5. When do the boy's parents marry?

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