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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Seamus bring Frank in the hospital?
(a) Videos.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Books.

2. Why is Angela and Malachy's first born son not named after his father?
(a) Malachy is disgusted by his own name.
(b) The child is named for Angela's father.
(c) Malachy was drunk and the clerk writing the birth certificate did not understand what he was saying.
(d) The child is given an American name.

3. Where does Frank's transfused blood come from?
(a) The Sarsfield Barracks soldiers.
(b) Pat Sheehan.
(c) The officers from the IRA office.
(d) His mother.

4. After confessing to the priest on his first communion, why does Margaret send Frank back into the confessional?
(a) He forgot to confess that he stole some bread.
(b) His grandmother wants to send her love.
(c) He has to ask whether to use holy water or regular water.
(d) He has to thank the priest for taking his confession.

5. Why does Mr. Downes return to Ireland?
(a) For a summer vacation.
(b) To attend his mother's funeral.
(c) To see Frank.
(d) To retire.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Frank spend his tuition money?

2. Why does Frank miss his collection?

3. Why is Frank so understanding when his father is telling Oliver stories about Cuchulain?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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