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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1949, the police arrive at the boy's house in search of what?
(a) A gun.
(b) Stolen goods.
(c) A murder suspect.
(d) A missing child.

2. What happens to the boy when the police come to search the house?
(a) He is hidden in the attic by his father.
(b) He is told to leave the house so they can search it.
(c) He is taken to the jail for further interrogation.
(d) He is beaten by the police.

3. What novel is the first book the boy has ever read?
(a) The History of Ireland.
(b) The Poor Old Woman.
(c) Paradise Lost.
(d) The Bible.

4. Who tells the boy about the murder of 1921?
(a) Rory Hannaway.
(b) Brother Regan.
(c) Billy Mahon.
(d) Neil McLaughlin.

5. In June 1948, what does the boy witness?
(a) The house burn down.
(b) The death of a young boy.
(c) His father leave town.
(d) His mother attempt suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the boy find out is responsible for the murder of 1921?

2. What does Brother Regan teach the boys at the school in December of 1948?

3. Which two characters are introduced first at the beginning of the novel?

4. Who is Billy Mahon?

5. Which three males are attacked at the end of the chapter?

(see the answer key)

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