Characters
Who spends the telegram money on pints and never sends money to his family?
Frank's father, Malachy.
Where do Frank and his family go after being evicted from their home?
Laman Griffin’s house.
Who said, “Well, now, that very chamber pot is full since this morning . I want you to climb up and get it and take it to the lavatory an rinse it under the tap abroad and climb back up with it?”
Laman Griffin.
Who buys Frank his first pint?
Uncle Pa Keating.
What does michael frequently bring home that means less bread for the boys?”
Stray dogs and old men.
Who was the girl that Frank “sent to hell”?
Theresa Carmody.
Where do the boys go when Angela is taken to hospital due to pneumonia?
Aunt Aggies.
Who said, “He’s from the North and he leaves you here to get relief from the Irish Free State. Is this what we fought for, is it?”
Mr. Kane.
Why does Malachy, Frank's father, go to England?
He works at a factory in England to support his family and send them telegram money.
What does Mr. Molloy quit to solve most of his issues at home? (hint: realized in the pub).
Mr. Molloy gives up alcohol for the better of his family.
Who recites poetry to Frank when he goes to the hospital for his eye infection?
Seamus.
Where does Angela spend her time due to her health issues?
St. Joseph Hospital.
Who said, “Frank must continue school. He must not fall into the messenger boy trap?"
Mr. O’Halloran.
Where does Frank go to work after leaving the post office?
Eason’s.
Why is Frankie embarrassed by his torn clothes?
He thinks well-dressed boys will be the ones who have power and boys like the Mccourts will be working for them.
Who was the important teenage influencer for Frank, that also celebrates his “outsiderness”, without the fear of sins?
Mikey Molloy.
Whose house was Frank staying at after his argument with Laman?
Ab Sheehan.
Who said “If I had another nut I'd give it to him for his eyes?”
Malachy McCourt.
What is the name of the soccer team Frank starts with his brother Malachy and his friend Billy?
“The Red Hearts of Limerick”.
How many pages of John O'London's Weekly 16th page does Frank grab?
Over 40 pages.
Who was the one insulting Angela because her husband left a bad name on the family?
Mr. Kane.
What is the place Angela is ashamed to go to once they hit “the end of their rope?”
The Dispensary.
Who said, “You have to work your way out of the lane McCourt?”
Mr. Mccaffrey.
Why does Frank add “Blinky McCourt” to his list of names?
He hurt his eyes from working with coal, and believed blinking is an exercise to make them stronger.
How does Frank justify his actions to his brothers when they call him an outlaw?
Malachy compares Frank to Robin Hood. He steals from the rich to provide for the poor.