2. Why can Furlong not get into the yard to make his delivery at first in Chapter 5?
(a) His truck breaks down.
(b) The nuns are not home.
(c) He forgets the key.
(d) The padlock is frozen.

3. What does Furlong tell Sarah as he leaves?
(a) He loves her.
(b) He will give her money.
(c) She should send for him if she needs anything.
(d) Hang in there.

4. What does Eileen tell Furlong they have to do in order to keep what they have?
(a) Send their kids to the right school.
(b) Give things away.
(c) Stay on the right side of people.
(d) Go to church.

5. What does Eileen say she will do with the money from the nuns?
(a) Pay the bookmaker.
(b) Save it.
(c) Pay the butcher.
(d) Pay the toy shop.

6. What does Sarah first tell Furlong her name is?
(a) Henry.
(b) Michael.
(c) Enda.
(d) Maureen.

7. Where is Ned when Furlong tries to find him?
(a) Church.
(b) Hospital.
(c) Shops.
(d) Work.

8. What does Kathleen have to have done at the dentist in Chapter 5?
(a) Have a cleaning.
(b) Have a tooth pulled.
(c) Have a tooth filled.
(d) Nothing.

9. What does Eileen accuse Furlong of being?
(a) Not smart.
(b) Malicious.
(c) Soft-hearted.
(d) Deceitful.

10. What does Furlong tell the woman who answers the door to tell the family in Chapter 6?
(a) Happy Christmas.
(b) Happy Thanksgiving.
(c) Happy New Year.
(d) Happy Easter.

11. What does Furlong wonder about as he approaches the convent in Chapter 5?
(a) Why it is always still there but never feels peaceful.
(b) Why it is so loud.
(c) Why is is so red-looking.
(d) Why he feels upset.

12. What does Furlong regret about his last trip to the convent in Chapter 6?
(a) How he had fallen.
(b) How he had not actually delivered the coal.
(c) How he had never asked about the girl's baby as she had entreated him to.
(d) How he had refused the money.

13. What does Furlong use as a term of affection towards his daughters and others?
(a) A liebshin.
(b) A leanbh.
(c) A cara.
(d) A doh.

14. What does Furlong worry is actually bothering Kathleen in Chapter 5?
(a) She might be suffering from her broken leg.
(b) She might be getting bad grades.
(c) The men might be bothering her.
(d) She might have broken up with her boyfriend.

15. Why does Furlong get upset with Eileen in Chapter 6?
(a) She curses at him.
(b) She does not get him the present he wanted.
(c) She cheats on him.
(d) She asks if he gave all his change away.