View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rory Hannaway die?
(a) Contracted meningitis.
(b) Killed by a reversing lorry.
(c) Beaten to death by thieves.
(d) Drowned in the river.

2. From which part of the traditions of both Protestants and Catholics does the boy derive excitement?
(a) The singing.
(b) The bonfires.
(c) The dancing.
(d) The gathering.

3. Where does Charlie McCabe frequent?
(a) The library.
(b) The brothel.
(c) The distillery.
(d) Grianan.

4. What does Katie's sister tell her that upsets her?
(a) That Meave's husband would soon cheat on her.
(b) That Meave will stop talking to Katie soon.
(c) That Tony really loved Katie's sister instead.
(d) That Meave's husband will leave her just like Katie's husband left her.

5. Who teaches the boy's math class?
(a) His father.
(b) Gildea.
(c) Regan.
(d) His uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the boy find in the wardrobe of his sister's bedroom?

2. According to the local belief his father told the boy, who gathers at the Field of the Disappeared at Christmas and other festivals?

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

4. Who is hired to look after the two children, Francis and Frances?

5. Where does Jimmy go to work for several years?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 268 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample