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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Billy Mahon?
(a) A priest.
(b) A friend of the family.
(c) A policeman.
(d) A neighbor.

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

3. What happens to the boy after he takes the girl to the cinema?
(a) He gets hit after being set up by the girl.
(b) His parents see him kiss her goodnight.
(c) He gives her flowers.
(d) He asks her to be his girlfriend.

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

5. What is Claire's last expression?
(a) Humor.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Terror.
(d) Sadness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the boys' mother upset when they return from their boat ride across the river?

2. What do the boy's parents suggest he should have done instead of involving Sergeant Burke when he was being bullied?

3. What causes the boy to have nightmares?

4. How old was the boy's father when he was left in charge of the family?

5. When Katie goes to England to attend her daughter's wedding, why does the rest of her family refuse to attend?

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