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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. Philomena urges Angela to make sure she doesn't have anymore children. Why?
2. In Chapter 2, why does Frank get in trouble with Mr. Benson at school?
3. What is wrong with Paddy's father in Chapter 6?
4. What do Paddy and Frank eat when they go to Finlan's for lunch?
5. Who is Frank excited to see when he is hospitalized the second time?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 7, the McCourt children have begun to mimic their mother's behavior towards Malachy when he comes home drunk. Describe how they act and whether you think Malachy deserves this.
2. How does the reader see Frank's emerging sexuality in Chapter 8?
3. In Chapter 9, Mr. Downes tells Angela that Malachy is drinking away all of the money in London. Why do you think this is so shameful to the family?
4. What is the overall tone of Chapter 1? What events or details indicate that?
5. There are several instances where Frank begins to show his rebellious nature in Chapter 5. Describe these instances.
6. Describe the circumstances that lead the McCourt family back to Ireland in Chapter 1.
7. Describe the effect Margaret's death has on the family in Chapter 1.
8. Frank is hospitalized again in Chapter 9. What might this tell you about his overall health, and what might be the cause of it?
9. Why does Frank feel sorry for the Spellacies in Chapter 7?
10. Describe your first impression of Angela's mother in Chapter 2. What kind of woman does she appear to be?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Frank spends much of the book planning his trip to America, and wondering why his parents had left America to return to Ireland in the first place.
Part 1) Consider the idealism Frank feels towards America. Based on his parents' experiences there and their experiences in Ireland, is his idealistic view of America warranted?
Part 2) Compare and contrast the struggles felt by the McCourts in the beginning of the book with the struggles felt by them once they reach Ireland. Is one place more responsible for their difficulties than another? Cite several examples from the book to support your argument.
Essay Topic 2
What does America seem to represent to Frank McCourt in "Angela's Ashes?" What does Ireland represent? In a comparison essay, examine the symbolic nature of these two places for Frank, using examples from the text to support your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the role of the Catholic church in the book, both on Frank and his family and on society as a whole.
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