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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Frank do with Mrs. Finucane's ledger?
(a) He throws it in the river.
(b) He gives it to Agnes.
(c) He burns it.
(d) He packs it for America.

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

3. Where is young Malachy working in Chapter 17?
(a) Loading coal.
(b) Delivering newspapers.
(c) For a garage.
(d) Reading to the elderly.

4. What great change occurs in Mikey's father in Chapter 11?
(a) Mikey's father quits his job.
(b) Mikey's father decides to stop drinking.
(c) Mikey's father has the consumption.
(d) Mikey's father leaves his mother.

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

6. Why does Frank feel guilty after Theresa is gone?
(a) Her parents forced her to go to America.
(b) She is taken away to the asylum because of her relationship with Frank.
(c) She and Frank had a relationship outside of marriage and he is worried her soul is condemned.
(d) She left town without him saying goodbye.

7. What happens when the family waits for Malachy at the train station?
(a) The train crashes.
(b) He does not arrive until the next day.
(c) He arrives early.
(d) They are told that Malachy is not coming home at all.

8. Why does Mikey call Frank a bastard in Chapter 11?
(a) Frank had relations with a girl at the pub.
(b) Frank's parents were not married when he was born.
(c) Frank and Mikey had gotten into an argument.
(d) Frank's parents were not married for nine months before he was born.

9. Why does Mrs. O'Riordan write a note to Angela about Frank?
(a) She is impressed with his reading.
(b) He has been misbehaving at school.
(c) He has been stealing books.
(d) Frank wants to skip a grade level.

10. How would Angela feel about Frank's work for Mrs. Finucane?
(a) She would want all of the money.
(b) She would be proud of him.
(c) She would not approve.
(d) She would want him to quit school and work full time.

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

12. In Chapter 13, where does Mr. O'Halloran tell Frank to go?
(a) To the pub.
(b) To India.
(c) To work in a factory in England.
(d) To America.

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

14. Why is Frank called Blinky at school?
(a) He blinks to clean his eyes.
(b) His eyes have an uncontrollable twitch.
(c) He squints because of the sun.
(d) He is tired and falling asleep.

15. What does Mr. Hannon do for a living?
(a) He works in a shop.
(b) He works in a factory.
(c) He delivers coal.
(d) He delivers telegrams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Frank sell for ten pounds in Chapter 17?

2. Why does Alphie get so upset in Chapter 10?

3. Which of the following items does Frank take from Mrs. Finucane?

4. Why does young Malachy run away from Aunt Agnes's home in Chapter 10?

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

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