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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Peter Dooley want to do when he grows up?
(a) Join the army in America.
(b) Become a movie star in Bollywood.
(c) Read the news on the BBC.
(d) Play soccer against Britain.

2. Why does the man at the IRA office refuse to give Malachy money for the bus fare home?
(a) The IRA is completely out of money.
(b) The man is angry that Malachy wasted his time.
(c) The man believes that Malachy has enough money.
(d) Malachy also requested money for a pint of beer.

3. What does Seamus bring Frank in the hospital?
(a) Chocolate.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Videos.
(d) Books.

4. Why is Frank fired from the post office?
(a) Mr. Harrington reports him for bad behavior.
(b) Frank was losing letters.
(c) Frank was stealing letters.
(d) Frank was not showing up to work on time.

5. What kind of lessons does Angela decide Frank must take?
(a) Violin lessons.
(b) Reading lessons.
(c) Irish dancing lessons.
(d) Gaelic lessons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the children at school tease Frank and his brother about their boots?

2. Who is able to visit Angela in the hospital when she is ill in Chapter 10?

3. What does Frank sometimes do when Mrs. Finucane falls asleep?

4. In Chapter 13, where does Mr. O'Halloran tell Frank to go?

5. Why does Malachy agree to go work in England?

(see the answer key)

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