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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what language does the boy write the final copy?
(a) English.
(b) French.
(c) German.
(d) Irish.

2. What do people believe lay below the ruins of Grianan?
(a) The souls of those who did not have a Christian burial.
(b) The ghosts of unborn children.
(c) The bodies of legendary ancient warriors.
(d) The souls of those who had disappeared.

3. How does the boy's father die?
(a) An aneurysm.
(b) Fever.
(c) A second heart attack.
(d) An accident.

4. Who is Charlie McCabe?
(a) A Catholic priest.
(b) A local post office inspector.
(c) A local Protestant police officer.
(d) An informer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong about the boy taking Irene to the cinema?

2. According to the boy's father, how long has the boy's mother known about Eddie?

3. When do the boy's parents meet?

4. Who is Ena?

5. How does Jimmy die?

(see the answer key)

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