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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. 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.

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

4. Why is Frank's grandmother not speaking to Angela at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) Frank lost his prayerbook.
(b) Malachy lost his job again.
(c) Frank was sick in grandmother's yard.
(d) Angela did not bring enough food for dinner.

5. Why does Mickey die?
(a) He is in a bad fight.
(b) He has consumption.
(c) He has typhoid.
(d) He has pneumonia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Frank confess at his first confession?

2. Why is Frank afraid to go home in Chapter 6?

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

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

5. Frank's father, Malachy, originally comes to America for what reason?

(see the answer key)

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