View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Frank earn money from Mr. Timoney?
(a) He cleans Mr. Timoney's home.
(b) He reads to Mr. Timoney.
(c) He delivers coal to Mr. Timoney.
(d) He brings Mr. Timoney books.

3. How does the family get coal for Christmas dinner?
(a) Malachy steals coal from the neighbors.
(b) Frank takes a temporary job shoveling coal.
(c) The boys stop and pick up pieces of coal on the side of the road.
(d) Pa Keating takes the boys to a pub where the owner gives them a bag.

4. Why is Frank disappointed that his mother is not speaking to his grandmother in Chapter 5?
(a) She cannot pick them up from school.
(b) Angela is in a terrible mood.
(c) They cannot borrow sugar or tea from her.
(d) The family has no one to watch the children.

5. Why is Declan upset with Frank in Chapter 7?
(a) Frank has not been attending Confraternity meetings.
(b) Frank has been eating all of Declan's food.
(c) Frank showed up to his Confraternity meetings dirty.
(d) Frank has been stealing newspapers.

6. Why is the family receiving less money at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) Malachy had been drinking away all of the money.
(b) With two less children, the charity gives them less.
(c) There is less money for the charity to give.
(d) With Angela's new job, the charity feels they do not need as much.

7. When Michael is sick, how does Frank's father save him?
(a) He sucks the mucus out of his nose so that he can breathe.
(b) He rushes him to the doctor.
(c) He and Angela take the boy to church to be blessed.
(d) He gives the boy a drink of beer to clear his sinuses.

8. What is Peter's punishment when he gets into trouble with his money?
(a) He has to work extra hours for his mother.
(b) He is grounded.
(c) He cannot have supper for two days.
(d) He is locked in the coal hole with the rats.

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

10. In Chapter 7, what does Malachy make his children promise when he gets them out of bed late at night after drinking?
(a) That they would never drink.
(b) That they would go to work like him.
(c) That they would always protect their mother.
(d) That they would die for Ireland.

11. What is Paddy's dream?
(a) To run away to India.
(b) To travel to China and adopt children.
(c) To become a doctor.
(d) To start his own business in America.

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

13. What does Frank read to Mr. Timoney?
(a) "Gulliver's Travels."
(b) "A Modest Proposal."
(c) The Holy Bible.
(d) "The Tempest."

14. What kind of teacher is Mr. Benson?
(a) Quiet and timid, answering questions slowly and only when asked multiple times.
(b) Devoted to his Catholicism, but hates answering questions about it.
(c) Selfish and greedy, refusing to teach the boys about Catholicism.
(d) Kind and nurturing to the boys and excited to talk about his faith.

15. Where were both of Frank's parents born?
(a) England.
(b) Germany.
(c) Ireland.
(d) South Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the children at school tease Frank and his brother about their boots?

2. For what does Peter Dooley charge Frank?

3. What does Frank confess at his first confession?

4. Once the family rents a room, why are they unable to sleep that first night?

5. Why does the family move to Roden Lane?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 784 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample