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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the man at the IRA office refuse to give Malachy money for the bus fare home?
(a) The IRA is completely out of money.
(b) The man is angry that Malachy wasted his time.
(c) The man believes that Malachy has enough money.
(d) Malachy also requested money for a pint of beer.

2. After receiving money from the Vincent de Paul society, why does Nora insist on going to the store with Angela?
(a) She is worried the store owner will cheat Angela.
(b) She wants Angela to buy her some groceries.
(c) Angela does not know where the store is.
(d) Angela will need help carrying the groceries.

3. What is the poem Angela shares with Bridey, "The Man From the North," about?
(a) Job opportunities up north.
(b) Angela's happiness with Malachy.
(c) Frank's grandfather.
(d) Angela's uncles in northern Ireland.

4. In Chapter 2, why does Frank get in trouble with Mr. Benson at school?
(a) He steals some food from the other children.
(b) He is fighting because the boys were teasing him.
(c) He is caught skipping school.
(d) He is caught cheating.

5. Why is Frank so understanding when his father is telling Oliver stories about Cuchulain?
(a) Oliver is very sick.
(b) Frank realizes the stories are no longer his.
(c) Frank has become tired of the stories.
(d) Oliver is really excited about hearing them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Frank shown more respect by his classmates in Chapter 11?

2. Who is Frank excited to see when he is hospitalized the second time?

3. Why does Mrs. O'Riordan write a note to Angela about Frank?

4. Why is Frank called Blinky at school?

5. What does Frank confess at his first confession?

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