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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Peter Dooley want to do when he grows up?
2. What happens to Frank's brother Malachy on the playground?
3. What job does Frank do with Pat Sheehan?
4. What is Peter's punishment when he gets into trouble with his money?
5. After receiving money from the Vincent de Paul society, why does Nora insist on going to the store with Angela?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the scene in town on Fridays in Chapter 3 when work is finished. What is the overall atmosphere? How are Angela's feelings different than those of the other women in town?
2. In Chapter 5, Malachy begins to write letters for people who are unable to write. He always tells these people to keep their money, but Angela always takes it. What does this tell you about their priorities?
3. In Chapter 7, Frank gets and loses two jobs. Reflect on what this shows about the stability of his life.
4. Discuss Malachy's attitude towards work in Chapter 3.
5. In Chapter 9, why is the family shamed when no telegram arrives?
6. Frank is hospitalized again in Chapter 9. What might this tell you about his overall health, and what might be the cause of it?
7. Describe your first impression of Angela's mother in Chapter 2. What kind of woman does she appear to be?
8. Chapter 1 begins the pattern of Malachy losing his jobs. To what extent do you believe he is responsible for this pattern? Is he a victim of fate, or do his actions cause these negative consequences?
9. Describe Paddy Clohessy's life as seen in Chapter 4. Do you think he is better or worse off than Frank?
10. In Chapter 6, Paddy Clohessy's father has consumption. What does this tell you about their living situation?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Why is this memoir entitled "Angela's Ashes?" Give specific examples from the text to support your arguments. Why would McCourt name his memoir this way? What is the symbolism behind the title?
Essay Topic 2
Based on what you have read in the book, compare and contrast the roles of women and men in Ireland during the Great Depression.
Essay Topic 3
Why did Frank McCourt write "Angela's Ashes"? Consider what Frank's purpose for writing his memoir might be, and support your ideas with examples from the text.
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