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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 the Franciscan priest tell Frank about Theresa?
2. Why does Mrs. O'Riordan write a note to Angela about Frank?
3. Where is young Malachy working in Chapter 17?
4. Why is Mr. Harrington upset at the beginning of Chapter 16?
5. Why is Paddy Clohessy's family doing well in Chapter 15?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Frank's motivation for throwing Mrs. Finucane's ledger into the water?
2. Why do you think Angela is so disappointed in Frank in Chapter 17 when he has his first legal drink?
3. Why is Frank's job with John Hannon in Chapter 11 a mixed blessing?
4. In Chapter 11, Mikey explains to Frank how babies are conceived. This is news to Frank. What impact does it have on him?
5. Malachy returns home temporarily to care for the children, but his visit is short-lived. How do you feel about this? Should he have stayed longer? What does his visit tell you about the dynamics of the family?
6. In Chapter 15, Agnes buys Frank new clothes. Why is this so surprising? Why do you think she does it?
7. Why does Frank find relief when he visits the Franciscan priest in Chapter 17?
8. In Chapter 13, the reader sees just how strained the relationship between Frank and Laman has become. Why do you think their relationship is the way it is?
9. Young Malachy leaves Agnes's home and hides at the house on Roden Lane. Why does he run away, and what does this tell you about Malachy's character?
10. Discuss Frank's relationship with John Hannon in Chapter 11.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Each one of the teachers Frank McCourt mentions in "Angela's Ashes" played a significant role in his education and in making him the person he later became. Trace McCourt's experiences with these teachers, and analyze the impact that each one had on his later life.
Essay Topic 2
The family unit is one of the most critical structures found in the book. Discuss the role of the family in "Angela's Ashes." What role did each member play? How does the McCourt family unit represent the climate and atmosphere of the society as a whole?
Essay Topic 3
Frank's experiences in school help shape him as a man as he grows older through the book. Describe how his experiences in school make him more eager to go to America, more willing to take responsibility for his family, and better able to look at the world through mature eyes. Cite specific examples from the book to back up your arguments.
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