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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, where do Paddy and Frank go when they skip school?
(a) They visit their friend Mikey.
(b) They go to an orchard to drink water and eat apples.
(c) They go work at the Post Office.
(d) They help Angela with her housework.

2. What does Paddy's father tell Frank about his mother in Chapter 6?
(a) She was a great student.
(b) She once dated a senator.
(c) She was an excellent dancer.
(d) She was always poor.

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

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

5. Philomena urges Angela to make sure she doesn't have anymore children. Why?
(a) Malachy drinks too much and does not have a job.
(b) Angela is sick and her health would suffer.
(c) There isn't enough room for another child.
(d) Malachy has been unfaithful to Angela.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Peter's punishment when he gets into trouble with his money?

2. What does Malachy bring Angela as a gift for Christmas in Chapter 12?

3. When Mr. Hannon goes to the hospital, what do the doctors say he is in danger of?

4. Because they do not have bus fare home, where does the family sleep that night?

5. In Chapter 13, where does Mr. O'Halloran tell Frank to go?

(see the answer key)

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