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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. Why is Mr. O'Neill called "Dotty?"
2. What does Frank think of the new baby's name?
3. Why does Frank miss his collection?
4. Why is Frank disappointed that his mother is not speaking to his grandmother in Chapter 5?
5. What does Tommy Flynn say happened to Margaret's body?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 2, why do you think the officials at the St. Vincent de Paul Society are hesitant to help the McCourts?
2. In Chapter 5, we see again Angela questioning her faith. What is causing her to lose faith?
3. 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?
4. Do you feel it was necessary for the McCourts, in Chapter 3, to move from the room on Hartstronge Street to Roden Lane? Why or why not?
5. Describe Paddy Clohessy's life as seen in Chapter 4. Do you think he is better or worse off than Frank?
6. What is the overall tone of Chapter 1? What events or details indicate that?
7. Describe your first impression of Angela's mother in Chapter 2. What kind of woman does she appear to be?
8. Grandpa McCourt sends the family money in Chapter 7, and Malachy spends it on alcohol. Why is this particular act more despicable than Malachy's others?
9. Consider the image of Malachy placing a pint of beer on Eugene's coffin in Chapter 2. What does this image represent to you? What does it mean?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the role of the Catholic church in the book, both on Frank and his family and on society as a whole.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the relationship dynamic between Angela and Malachy. What plays the most important part in the demise of their relationship?
Essay Topic 3
Consider the role alcohol plays in "Angela's Ashes." Alcohol serves as almost another character; it affects the family, society and well-being of everyone in the memoir. Discuss the role of alcohol, "pub-culture," and how alcohol is seen by both the McCourt family and society as a whole.
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