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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the family move to Roden Lane?
(a) The new house is closer to Angela's family.
(b) The new house is less expensive.
(c) The old house reminded Angela too much of Eugene.
(d) The old house was flooded.

2. What does Frank's father tell the officials from the St. Vincent de Paul Society about their lavatory?
(a) They are very lucky to have a lavatory.
(b) The lavatory is too far away for the boys to use.
(c) Angela is the only who cleans the lavatory.
(d) It is killing them because it is infested with disease.

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

4. Why does Angela go to Malachy's job?
(a) To ask his boss to give her Malachy's wages.
(b) To show her children where their father is working.
(c) To apply for a job herself.
(d) To visit her husband and bring him lunch.

5. Why does Angela insist on going to the Labour Exchange with Malachy after Oliver's death?
(a) She does not want to be alone.
(b) She wants to get Malachy's dole before he can spend it all on alcohol.
(c) She wants to see how much money he is getting.
(d) Malachy has forgotten to collect his dole in the past.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Benson have the boys practice for communion?

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

3. Why does the family call the upstairs of their home Italy and the downstairs Ireland?

4. Where does Frank get a job at the end of Chapter 3?

5. How does Frank envision heaven at the end of Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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