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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does it seem that Nora Molloy enjoys being taken to the asylum?
(a) She enjoys the company in the asylum.
(b) She is the only one they have to drag out, because she enjoys the quiet and escape from the "real" world.
(c) Her kids drive her crazy, and she enjoys the break.
(d) She is in love with one of the doctors.

2. Who is Frank excited to see when he is hospitalized the second time?
(a) Mikey.
(b) Nurse Rita.
(c) Dr. O'Connor.
(d) Seamus.

3. After receiving money from the Vincent de Paul society, why does Nora insist on going to the store with Angela?
(a) She is worried the store owner will cheat Angela.
(b) She wants Angela to buy her some groceries.
(c) Angela will need help carrying the groceries.
(d) Angela does not know where the store is.

4. Where does Aunt Aggie take Frank before he officially begins work at the Post Office?
(a) She buys him new clothes.
(b) She takes him to meet his boss.
(c) She takes him to the pub for a drink.
(d) She takes him on the postal route so he can see where he is going.

5. What great change occurs in Mikey's father in Chapter 11?
(a) Mikey's father has the consumption.
(b) Mikey's father decides to stop drinking.
(c) Mikey's father quits his job.
(d) Mikey's father leaves his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Frank go to stay in Chapter 13?

2. Why is Declan upset with Frank in Chapter 7?

3. Why is Frank ashamed of Angela at the end of Chapter 10?

4. Why does Mr. Hannon encourage Frank to stay in school?

5. What kind of lessons does Angela decide Frank must take?

(see the answer key)

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