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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Frank thrown out of the library?
(a) He is making too much noise.
(b) He is stealing books.
(c) He is reading inappropriate material.
(d) He was eating in the library.

2. How does Frank spend his first wages in Chapter 15?
(a) He spends the evening at the pub.
(b) He buys new clothes for himself and his mother.
(c) He takes Michael out to a movie and buys him something to eat.
(d) He repays Aunt Aggie.

3. What does Malachy look like when he arrives home from England in Chapter 12?
(a) He has put on weight.
(b) He has new clothes.
(c) Like he had been in a fight.
(d) Like he had been sick.

4. Why is Paddy Clohessy's family doing well in Chapter 15?
(a) Paddy and his father now work in England and send money home.
(b) Paddy's father died and his life insurance policy was huge.
(c) Paddy won money gambling.
(d) Mrs. Clohessy remarried a rich man.

5. What does Bridey tell Frank about his relationship with Mr. Hannon?
(a) Mr. Hannon was annoyed by Frank's mannerisms.
(b) Frank was like a son to Mr. Hannon.
(c) Frank was a better worker than Mr. Hannon.
(d) Mr. Hannon hated the way Frank worked.

6. What does the Franciscan priest tell Frank about Theresa?
(a) He doesn't know where her soul ended up.
(b) She must be in heaven.
(c) She must be in hell.
(d) Her spirit is haunting Frank.

7. What type of music do Frank and Mrs. Purcell listen to?
(a) Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday.
(b) Beethoven and Mozart.
(c) Classical Irish jigs.
(d) The Beatles.

8. Why does Gerry get upset with Frank in Chapter 17?
(a) Frank proposed to Rose.
(b) Frank attacked Rose.
(c) Frank made fun of Rose.
(d) Frank walked Rose home.

9. Which of the following items does Frank take from Mrs. Finucane?
(a) Her bag of potatoes.
(b) Her fur coat.
(c) Her sherry.
(d) Her new candlesticks.

10. Why is Frank shown more respect by his classmates in Chapter 11?
(a) He beat up Mikey Molloy.
(b) He is getting older.
(c) He is smarter than the other children at school.
(d) He is employed.

11. What does Malachy bring Angela as a gift for Christmas in Chapter 12?
(a) A new coat.
(b) A bottle of Guiness.
(c) A loaf of bread.
(d) A half-eaten box of chocolates.

12. Why is Frank at the pub celebrating with Mikey?
(a) Frank just got a job.
(b) Mikey is turning 16.
(c) Malachy returned home with money for the family.
(d) Frank got an A in school

13. Why does Alphie get so upset in Chapter 10?
(a) He is sick with pneumonia.
(b) He has a dirty diaper.
(c) He is accidentally hit with a piece of coal.
(d) He misses his mother.

14. Where does Frank get a new job in Chapter 16?
(a) At Eason's delivering newspapers.
(b) At the barbership.
(c) At Mrs. O'Connell's shop.
(d) Tutoring students at school.

15. Why is Frank nervous about delivering the telegram to Theresa Carmody's house?
(a) She has consumption.
(b) Her family has a reputation for drinking too much.
(c) There are rumors that she is very mean.
(d) She never tips the delivery boys.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Frank wearing a dress in Chapter 14?

2. Why do the McCourt children laugh at Aunt Agnes while they are staying with her in Chapter 10?

3. Why does Frank regret not taking the postal exam?

4. What is the name of the ship Frank will take to America?

5. What does Frank give Michael when he comes to visit in Chapter 14?

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