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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Frank's teacher tell the boys who teased Frank about his shoes?
(a) Frank and Malachy's shoes were better than anyone elses.
(b) Only Americans wear boots made out of tires.
(c) That the Lord Jesus did not wear shoes at all.
(d) The boys should be quiet in school, but could tease Frank and Malachy later.

2. What does Grandma think will help Frank's eyes?
(a) St. Anthony's spit.
(b) Eating an onion boiled in milk.
(c) Washing them with salt water.
(d) Closing them for three days.

3. Why does Mickey die?
(a) He is in a bad fight.
(b) He has typhoid.
(c) He has pneumonia.
(d) He has consumption.

4. What does Grandpa McCourt send for the new baby?
(a) A bag of potatoes.
(b) New clothes.
(c) A bag of coal.
(d) Five pounds.

5. While at the hospital, what do the doctor's discover about Frank?
(a) He has gained weight.
(b) He must have his tonsils removed.
(c) He has broken his arm.
(d) He has pneumonia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't the telegram boy bring a telegram to the family?

2. What is Angela's last resort for feeding the children in Chapter 9?

3. Why does Mikey call Frank a bastard in Chapter 11?

4. Why does Angela believe that Frank was not accepted as an altar boy?

5. Why does Frank want Angela's red flapper dress?

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