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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Mary Carson not provide for Paddy's family?
(a) A job.
(b) A home.
(c) Tuition for two of the Cleary children to go to boarding school.
(d) A maid.

2. Paddy and Fiona have how many sons?
(a) 5.
(b) 8.
(c) 4.
(d) 7.

3. How much older is Mary than Ralph?
(a) One decade.
(b) Five decades.
(c) Two decades.
(d) Four decades.

4. What does Fiona bring to her family?
(a) An extra hand to help out with household chores.
(b) Scandal and shame.
(c) Extra money from a part-time job.
(d) Praise for being a top student in her class.

5. What happens when the oldest son runs away?
(a) He is sent to a military school.
(b) He is captured by the police and brought back home.
(c) He loses his home.
(d) He is put in jail.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Paddy and Frank have so many conflicts?

2. Which of the following are two of the Cleary boys?

3. Which character says that Frank is no better than the one who fathered him?

4. Why does Paddy get into an argument with Frank when they are in Gillanbone for the Show and Picnic Races?

5. What one thing does Drogheda not have on the premises?

(see the answer key)

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