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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After his parents die, Eddie leaves. Where does everyone think he went?
(a) He went to Grianan.
(b) He enlisted in the IRA.
(c) He went to America.
(d) He skipped town with his girlfriend.

2. What information about the family secret does the boy know in Chapter 3 that his parents do not know?
(a) Where Eddie was killed.
(b) What happened to Tony.
(c) Who killed Eddie.
(d) Who the real informer was.

3. What happens that lets the boy know his father isn't upset anymore about the rose bushes?
(a) His father apologizes.
(b) His father tells him he understands why his son did it.
(c) His father smiles at him.
(d) His father comes in and kisses his head.

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

5. Who is Meave?
(a) Katie's daughter.
(b) Eddie's daughter.
(c) The boy's sister.
(d) The boy's niece.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the boy's relatives dies in October 1949?

2. Why does the boy not tell his mother everything he knows about Eddie's death?

3. Why does the boy's mother lie to Katie about why the boy's father started drinking again?

4. When do Eddie's parents die?

5. What is distinct about Larry McLaughlin's character?

(see the answer key)

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