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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Frank feed himself at Pat Sheehan's?
(a) He gets a job selling books.
(b) He borrows money from Margaret.
(c) He steals food.
(d) He gets the food from Angela.

2. Where does the family stay when they are evicted in Chapter 12?
(a) In a shelter.
(b) With Malachy's family in Northern Ireland.
(c) With Angela's cousin Laman.
(d) With Margaret.

3. 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 left town without him saying goodbye.
(d) She and Frank had a relationship outside of marriage and he is worried her soul is condemned.

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

5. What does Malachy's letter say to Angela in Chapter 12?
(a) He has lost his job.
(b) He will be home before Christmas.
(c) He is staying in London.
(d) There is more money coming.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Malachy look like when he arrives home from England in Chapter 12?

2. Why do Frank and Laman fight in Chapter 13?

3. How would Angela feel about Frank's work for Mrs. Finucane?

4. How does Frank provide food in Chapter 10?

5. When does Pa Keating feed the children in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Frank find out that he is a bastard in Chapter 11? What does this mean for him?

2. Describe the circumstances under which Angela and her family are evicted.

3. Why do you think Frank attempts to baptize Mrs. Harrington in Chapter 16?

4. In Chapter 14, what events occur that show Frank's emerging independence?

5. In Chapter 10, Angela goes back to the St. Vincent de Paul society to beg for charity, and stops at a church to beg for help as well. Frank later remarks that he has trouble looking her in the eye. Why do you think that is?

6. Malachy returns home temporarily to care for the children, but his visit is short-lived. How do you feel about this? Should he have stayed longer? What does his visit tell you about the dynamics of the family?

7. Describe Frank's experience delivering telegrams to the Carmody house in Chapter 15. How is he feeling? Was this an expected occurrence?

8. Why does Frank regret not taking the postal exam in Chapter 18?

9. In Chapter 15, Agnes buys Frank new clothes. Why is this so surprising? Why do you think she does it?

10. Why does Frank find relief when he visits the Franciscan priest in Chapter 17?

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