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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How is Frank able to attend the cinema at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Mikey throws a "fit" and distracts the ticket-taker.
(b) Malachy gives Frank some money.
(c) Frank steals from Grandma's purse.
(d) Angela begs the ticket-taker to let him in.

3. Why is Frank disappointed that his mother is not speaking to his grandmother in Chapter 5?
(a) She cannot pick them up from school.
(b) They cannot borrow sugar or tea from her.
(c) Angela is in a terrible mood.
(d) The family has no one to watch the children.

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

5. Where does Frank get a job at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) A pub.
(b) The butcher's shop.
(c) A potato farm.
(d) A cement factory.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Margaret get angry with Frank and make him take Galvin's food to the kiln for free?

2. What is Paddy's dream?

3. Why do Frank's classmates laugh at him as they leave the store before Christmas?

4. What kind of teacher is Mr. Benson?

5. After confessing to the priest on his first communion, why does Margaret send Frank back into the confessional?

(see the answer key)

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