Setting
In the house on Windmill street, why are they unable to get a good night sleep?
There are fleas in the bed
What does Frank charming about his father?
His stories and songs
Why did the McCourt family move to Ireland?
due to the father's inability to find work during the Great Depression, which led to poverty, and the death of a young sibling
What happens to Angela after her first child dies?
She goes into a depressive state, unable to care for her children
What happens to Margaret's body after she dies?
They sell her body to medical research.
In Grandma's house, what portrait do the boys not recognize
The sacred heart of Jesus
Which character is bitter and jealous of Angela? Why?
Aunt Aggie because she has no children like Angela
What do Frank's twin brothers pass away from?
Pneumonia
What conflict does the setting create in chapter 2 and 3?
The children keeping getting sick from the cold and damp weather and die of pneumonia
What are Angela's cousins from Brooklyn names'?
Delia and Philomena
Why is there so much emphasis on the weather in Limerick?
Which of the boy children are Angela and Frank's favorite?
Malachy
What does Malachy do after Eugene's death that enrages Frank?
He puts a pint glass on his coffin
Why is Angela sad at the end of chapter 6?
Because Clohessy reminds her of how happy her life was compared to now
What is Frank's name on his birth certificate?
Male
What does the family call the upstairs on Roden street in the winter?
Italy
What does Frank learn after his brother's funeral? Why is it comforting?
The concept of heaven and how it is better than his current situation
Why does the family move to Roden street? and Where did they move from?
Because Angela can't stand the room on Windmill street after her child dies/
Why do the boys in the street laugh at Frank on Christmas day?
He is carrying a sheep's head which is a stamp of poverty
Why do Angela and Malachy get married?
From a "knee trembler" in an alley
How does Frank's experience with the Clohessy family affect his perception of his own family's situation?
He realizes his situation could be worse
What is Frank super possessive and protective over in chapter 1 and why?
Irish stories because he has no material possessions to claim ownership of
What does Frank get in trouble for in chapter 5?
Lying about going to Irish dancing lessons but actually going to the movies instead.
What conflict does Angela and Malachy inflict on Frank in chapter 5?
They make poor choices that keep them impoverished limiting Frank's opportunities for success.
DOUBLE POINTS: How does Frank's parent's show hypocrisy in chapter 5 ?
Angela: complains about her situation with her drunk husband but does nothing to stop him
Malachy: enforces roles of responsibility on Frank but does not take any for himself.