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Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt
Chapter One
1. How does Frank McCourt initially describe his childhood?
2. Why do Delia and Philomena visit Malachy in the speakeasy?
3. What is Malachy’s escape plan, and how does it fail?
4. What is Frank’s “story,” and why can nobody else take ownership?
5. How is life for the McCourts when Malachy brings home his wages? How do things change when he doesn’t?
6. Who helps the McCourt family get by in their time of need? What do they do?
7. What does Malachy do after Margaret dies?
8. How do Delia and Philomena help Angela after Margaret dies? Do you think this is a good idea?
9. How does Philomena insult Delia’s husband? How does Delia respond?
10. What is ironic about Angela pointing out the landmarks as Frank’s family leaves New York?
Chapter Two
1. What new things both interest and frighten Frank and his siblings when they arrive in Ireland?
2. Why do you think Angela cries when Malachy’s family offers to send them to Dublin?
3. How can Frank tell if his mother is in a good or bad mood?
4. Who is Mr. Heggarty, and why does Malachy go to see him? What is the result of this visit?
5. What does Grandma do for Angela’s family? What unwanted visitors wake the McCourts in the middle of the night? Whom does Malachy inadvertently meet on the street?
6. What does Nora threaten to do when Mr. Quinlivan gives her trouble at the charity office? How does he respond?
7. What ideas does Nora have about life in America? Is this an accurate picture?
8. What must the family do each time one of the children dies? How do you think this helps Angela?
9. Why does Grandma send Frank with his father to pick up the coffin? How does Malachy distract Frank?
10. What upsetting scene does Frank witness inside the pub? Why do you think Frank is so upset?
11. Describe Frank’s image of heaven.
Chapters Three and Four
1. What two things in their new home make life unbearable for the
Chapter One
1. How does Frank McCourt initially describe his childhood?
2. Why do Delia and Philomena visit Malachy in the speakeasy?
3. What is Malachy’s escape plan, and how does it fail?
4. What is Frank’s “story,” and why can nobody else take ownership?
5. How is life for the McCourts when Malachy brings home his wages? How do things change when he doesn’t?
6. Who helps the McCourt family get by in their time of need? What do they do?
7. What does Malachy do after Margaret dies?
8. How do Delia and Philomena help Angela after Margaret dies? Do you think this is a good idea?
9. How does Philomena insult Delia’s husband? How does Delia respond?
10. What is ironic about Angela pointing out the landmarks as Frank’s family leaves New York?
Chapter Two
1. What new things both interest and frighten Frank and his siblings when they arrive in Ireland?
2. Why do you think Angela cries when Malachy’s family offers to send them to Dublin?
3. How can Frank tell if his mother is in a good or bad mood?
4. Who is Mr. Heggarty, and why does Malachy go to see him? What is the result of this visit?
5. What does Grandma do for Angela’s family? What unwanted visitors wake the McCourts in the middle of the night? Whom does Malachy inadvertently meet on the street?
6. What does Nora threaten to do when Mr. Quinlivan gives her trouble at the charity office? How does he respond?
7. What ideas does Nora have about life in America? Is this an accurate picture?
8. What must the family do each time one of the children dies? How do you think this helps Angela?
9. Why does Grandma send Frank with his father to pick up the coffin? How does Malachy distract Frank?
10. What upsetting scene does Frank witness inside the pub? Why do you think Frank is so upset?
11. Describe Frank’s image of heaven.
Chapters Three and Four
1. What two things in their new home make life unbearable for the