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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the boy find in the wardrobe of his sister's bedroom?
(a) Money.
(b) A flower.
(c) A gun.
(d) A photo album.

3. What does "The Shan Van Vocht" mean?
(a) The Conflict of Past.
(b) The Lovely Dark Land.
(c) The Land of Poverty.
(d) The Poor Old Woman.

4. Where are the boy's father's sisters sent to live after the death of their parents?
(a) Their brother.
(b) Their father's brother.
(c) Their mother's sister.
(d) Their grandfather.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What information about the family secret does the boy know in Chapter 3 that his parents do not know?

2. Who is Meave?

3. In 1949, the police arrive at the boy's house in search of what?

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

5. Who is the hero of the novel the boy reads in the dark?

(see the answer key)

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