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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Malachy believe he lost his job?
(a) Because Angela came to his work.
(b) Because he has been drinking on the job.
(c) He was not able to perform the duties of the job.
(d) He was late to work.

2. Once the family rents a room, why are they unable to sleep that first night?
(a) The mattress has fleas.
(b) There is too much noise from outside.
(c) The heat does not work.
(d) Malachy is out drunk and the family is worried.

3. Where does Malachy meet Angela?
(a) In Limerick.
(b) At a party in America.
(c) In church.
(d) On the boat coming to America.

4. What does the "Angel on the Seventh Step" bring the family?
(a) Brother Michael.
(b) New clothes for the children.
(c) A new bag of coal.
(d) Eggs, butter, and sugar to make sweets.

5. Why does the family call the upstairs of their home Italy and the downstairs Ireland?
(a) The downstairs has flooded and the upstairs is warm, like a vacation to Italy.
(b) The downstairs reminds them of home, while upstairs is unfamiliar.
(c) The children made up the names because both places begin with the same letter.
(d) The upstairs is cold and dirty, and the downstairs is where they spend their time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Angela go to Malachy's job?

2. Why is Angela angry at the end of Chapter 3?

3. Why does Angela insist on going to the Labour Exchange with Malachy after Oliver's death?

4. After receiving money from the Vincent de Paul society, why does Nora insist on going to the store with Angela?

5. How do the McCourts get back to Angela's family?

(see the answer key)

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