Angela's Ashes - Chapter 1

Malachy McCourt, Frank's father, left Ireland and went to New York
1. because drinks were cheaper in the US.
2. because he was afraid of being killed.
3. because he wanted to find a job.
4. because there was nothing to eat in Ireland.
Why did Malachy marry Angela?
1. They were in love.
2. Angela had a bit of money.
3. They wanted children.
4. Angela was pregnant.
Why didn't Angela's relatives like Malachy?
1. He was from the north of Ireland.
2. They think he abuses Angela.
3. He fought for the IRA.
4. He got her pregnant.
When Malachy comes home drunk, what does he tell his sons they must do?
1. Show respect to their mother.
2. Pray to the Virgin Mary.
3. Go out and earn money to pay for his drinking habit.
4. Die for Ireland.
Why does Malachy fail to escape marriage by running away to California?
1. He spends the money he needs in a bar.
2. He is robbed in the street.
3. He's unemployed and has no money.
4. He misses his train.
What is special about the story of Chuchlain?
1. It's about the struggle against the English.
2. Frank likes to hear that story when he goes to bed.
3. It is HIS story.
4. It's about his father's hometown.
What is the children's usual diet? What do they normally get to eat?
1. Eggs and soup.
2. Fruit and vegetables.
3. Water with a little bit of sugar.
4. Milk, bread, water.
What happens to Margaret?
1. She dies of malnutrition in the middle of the night.
2. She's run over by a car.
3. Malachy drops her on the floor while playing with her.
4. She is taken away from the family because they can't feed her.
What happens to Angela after the incident with Margaret.
1. She tries to kill herself.
2. She lies in bed all the time.
3. She has another baby.
4. Malychy hits her because he blames her.
Why do the McCourts go back to Ireland.
1. Malachy has found work in Ireland.
2. Angela has found work in Ireland.
3. They like it better than New York.
4. Her mother sends them money for the trip.

Angela's Ashes - Chapter 1

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