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Angela's Ashes Quiz

Frank McCourt
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Angela's Ashes Quiz

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1)

Why does Mr. O'Halloran yell at Mr. O'Neill? (from Chapter 6)

The children are complaining that they have not learned enough science.
There are several books missing from Mr. O'Neill's class.
Mr. O'Neill should not be striking the students.
Mr. O'Neill should not be teaching fourth graders geometry.
2)

What does Frank do with Mrs. Finucane's ledger? (from Chapter 18)

He gives it to Agnes.
He throws it in the river.
He burns it.
He packs it for America.
3)

In Chapter 7, what does Malachy make his children promise when he gets them out of bed late at night after drinking? (from Chapter 7)

That they would die for Ireland.
That they would always protect their mother.
That they would go to work like him.
That they would never drink.
4)

Why does Paddy get into trouble with his mother in Chapter 6? (from Chapter 6)

He steals bread from school.
He is fighting with Frank.
He comes home late.
He is urinating against a wall instead of using the chamber pot.
5)

What does Frank think of the new baby's name? (from Chapter 7)

Frank doesn't care about the new baby's name.
That it sounds like a girl's name.
That it is an "affliction."
That it is "respectful."
6)

What does the quote "We don't care about England or France, all we want is the German advance" mean? (from Chapter 9)

The war is good because the children can be soldiers.
The war is profitable for Irish families.
Germany is more powerful than England or France.
There is better food in Germany.
7)

Which of the following items does Frank take from Mrs. Finucane? (from Chapter 18)

Her fur coat.
Her new candlesticks.
Her bag of potatoes.
Her sherry.
8)

The word "T'is" is a response to a question posed by whom? (from Chapter 19)

The shopkeeper.
The priest.
The wireless officer.
The waitress.
9)

What is unusual about Mr. O'Halloran? (from Chapter 8)

He dismisses class early.
He brings the boys food.
He sleeps in class.
He likes America.
10)

How does Frank earn money from Mr. Timoney? (from Chapter 7)

He delivers coal to Mr. Timoney.
He cleans Mr. Timoney's home.
He reads to Mr. Timoney.
He brings Mr. Timoney books.
11)

What type of music do Frank and Mrs. Purcell listen to? (from Chapter 12)

Beethoven and Mozart.
Classical Irish jigs.
The Beatles.
Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday.
12)

Who is Frank excited to see when he is hospitalized the second time? (from Chapter 9)

Seamus.
Nurse Rita.
Mikey.
Dr. O'Connor.
13)

Why does Mickey die? (from Chapter 7)

He has typhoid.
He has consumption.
He is in a bad fight.
He has pneumonia.
14)

Why does Frank feel guilty after Theresa is gone? (from Chapter 15)

She and Frank had a relationship outside of marriage and he is worried her soul is condemned.
She is taken away to the asylum because of her relationship with Frank.
Her parents forced her to go to America.
She left town without him saying goodbye.
15)

What does Paddy's father tell Frank about his mother in Chapter 6? (from Chapter 6)

She was always poor.
She was a great student.
She once dated a senator.
She was an excellent dancer.
16)

When Mr. Hannon goes to the hospital, what do the doctors say he is in danger of? (from Chapter 11)

Getting gangrene.
Dying of pneumonia.
Dying of typhoid.
Getting consumption.
17)

Why is Frank nervous about delivering the telegram to Theresa Carmody's house? (from Chapter 15)

She has consumption.
Her family has a reputation for drinking too much.
There are rumors that she is very mean.
She never tips the delivery boys.
18)

Why is Frank ashamed of Angela at the end of Chapter 10? (from Chapter 10)

She had disappeared overnight.
She is drunk.
She is begging for charity at churches.
Her dress is ripped.
19)

Where is young Malachy working in Chapter 17? (from Chapter 17)

Delivering newspapers.
For a garage.
Loading coal.
Reading to the elderly.
20)

What is the last word of the book? (from Chapter 19)

Yes.
T'is.
Alrighty.
Finally.
21)

What does Angela bring Frank in the hospital? (from Chapter 8)

Bread and jam.
A map of Ireland.
Dirty magazines.
A chocolate bar.
22)

Why is Frank called Blinky at school? (from Chapter 11)

He blinks to clean his eyes.
His eyes have an uncontrollable twitch.
He is tired and falling asleep.
He squints because of the sun.
23)

Why does Malachy agree to go work in England? (from Chapter 9)

Angela wants to move there.
His father is living in England.
America has joined the war.
He is tired of Ireland.
24)

What does Bridey tell Frank about his relationship with Mr. Hannon? (from Chapter 11)

Mr. Hannon hated the way Frank worked.
Frank was a better worker than Mr. Hannon.
Frank was like a son to Mr. Hannon.
Mr. Hannon was annoyed by Frank's mannerisms.
25)

Why is Frank afraid to go home in Chapter 6? (from Chapter 6)

He has learned that his parents know he skipped school.
His mother has consumption.
His father found out he went to the cinema.
There will be no food at home.
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