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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Philomena, Delia, Mrs. Leibowitz, and Minnie write to Angela's mother?
(a) They want Angela's mother to send money so that Angela and her family can move back to Ireland.
(b) They want Angela's mother to convince Angela to leave Malachy.
(c) They want Angela's mother to come to America to visit.
(d) They want Angela's mother to take care of Frank.

2. For what does Peter Dooley charge Frank?
(a) To look at his naked sister.
(b) To sneak him into the cinema.
(c) To give him his lunch.
(d) To do his homework.

3. Why doesn't the telegram boy bring a telegram to the family?
(a) The telegram boy had the wrong address.
(b) Malachy did not send any money home.
(c) The telegram boy was fired.
(d) Angela and the children were not home to receive it.

4. After Eugene's death in Chapter 2, why does Frank get angry with his father in the pub?
(a) Malachy has spent the money intended for the funeral on alcohol.
(b) Malachy does not seem to be upset about Eugene's death.
(c) Malachy is drinking instead of attending the funeral.
(d) Malachy has put his glass on Eugene's coffin.

5. Why do Frank's classmates laugh at him as they leave the store before Christmas?
(a) They cannot afford any groceries.
(b) The only meat they can afford is a pig's head.
(c) Frank falls in the mud and is dirty.
(d) Malachy is drunk and stumbling home.

6. What job does Frank do with Pat Sheehan?
(a) Frank peels Mr. Sheehan's potatoes.
(b) Frank cleans Mr. Sheehan's lavatory.
(c) Frank delivers coal with Mr. Sheehan.
(d) Frank sells newspapers.

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

8. Why is Mr. O'Neill called "Dotty?"
(a) His middle name is "Dot."
(b) He is round, like a dot.
(c) He is small, like a dot.
(d) He has a large birthmark on his face.

9. What does the "Angel on the Seventh Step" bring the family?
(a) Brother Michael.
(b) New clothes for the children.
(c) Eggs, butter, and sugar to make sweets.
(d) A new bag of coal.

10. What does Frank think of the new baby's name?
(a) That it sounds like a girl's name.
(b) That it is an "affliction."
(c) That it is "respectful."
(d) Frank doesn't care about the new baby's name.

11. 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) Malachy also requested money for a pint of beer.
(c) The man is angry that Malachy wasted his time.
(d) The man believes that Malachy has enough money.

12. What is Angela's last resort for feeding the children in Chapter 9?
(a) Selling her belongings.
(b) Going to work at Kathleen's shop.
(c) Asking Agnes to borrow money.
(d) Going to the dispensary.

13. Once the family rents a room, why are they unable to sleep that first night?
(a) Malachy is out drunk and the family is worried.
(b) The heat does not work.
(c) The mattress has fleas.
(d) There is too much noise from outside.

14. Why is Frank concerned for Mickey's soul?
(a) Mickey is a liar.
(b) Mickey is a thief.
(c) Mickey looked at dirty pictures.
(d) Mickey is a Protestant.

15. Because they do not have bus fare home, where does the family sleep that night?
(a) In the police barracks.
(b) On the street.
(c) Inside a homeless shelter.
(d) At a friend's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Paddy and Frank eat when they go to Finlan's for lunch?

2. Why does Malachy agree to go work in England?

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

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

5. Why does Angela believe that Frank was not accepted as an altar boy?

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