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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. Why is the family receiving less money at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) There is less money for the charity to give.
(b) With two less children, the charity gives them less.
(c) Malachy had been drinking away all of the money.
(d) With Angela's new job, the charity feels they do not need as much.

3. Why do the children at school tease Frank and his brother about their boots?
(a) The boots have holes in them and are falling apart.
(b) Frank's father has mended them using an old tire.
(c) They are wearing girls' boots.
(d) The boots are falling off of them because they are too big.

4. In Chapter 2, why does Frank get in trouble with Mr. Benson at school?
(a) He steals some food from the other children.
(b) He is caught skipping school.
(c) He is fighting because the boys were teasing him.
(d) He is caught cheating.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the man at the IRA office refuse to give Malachy money for the bus fare home?

3. Where does Malachy meet Angela?

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

5. What does Frank's teacher tell the boys who teased Frank about his shoes?

(see the answer key)

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