Angela's Ashes Quiz

Questions and Answers

What are the names of Frank's siblings?

John, Paul, George

Margaret, Frank, Michael, and Alphie McCourt (correct)

Malachy, Oliver, Eugene (correct)

Angela, Malachy, and Ab

What bad habit does Malachy (Frank's father) have?

He has a serious addiction to drinking alcohol.

Where does Frank's mother, Angela, grow up?

She grows up in a Limerick slum.

Where does Angela meet Malachy (Sr.) and what trouble was he in at the time?

In America; he had just finished serving three months in jail for theft. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Malachy's plan to move to California fail?

He wastes his train fare at a pub. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Angela's brother and what happened to him?

Ab Sheehan; he was dropped on his head by his father and took heavy brain damage. Signup and view all the answers

Which folktale does Frank seem to remember the most?

The one about a great Irish warrior named Cuchulain. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Malachy (Sr.) spend all of his family's earnings?

At local pubs. Signup and view all the answers

Who inspires Malachy (Sr.) to stop drinking for a while and what happens soon after?

Angela's beautiful daughter, Margaret; she dies. Signup and view all the answers

How does Margaret's death influence Angela?

This bad news sends Angela into a deep depression. Signup and view all the answers

Why do the McNamara sisters write to Angela's mother after Margaret dies?

So that she could possibly pay for her family's trip back to Ireland. Signup and view all the answers

Where does the McCourt family go when they first arrive in Ireland?

To Malachy's (Sr.) parents, who live in County Antrim. Signup and view all the answers

What did Malachy's (Sr.) mother tell him about job availability in Ireland?

There were no jobs in Ireland at the time. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Malachy's (Sr.) father recommend that the McCourts go?

To the IRA for financial help. Signup and view all the answers

Where is the IRA located?

In the capital of Ireland, Dublin. Signup and view all the answers

Did the IRA really help the McCourts financially?

No Signup and view all the answers

What did the McCourt family discover about their lodging arrangement upon arrival?

They spent the night in a local police barracks Signup and view all the answers

What did the sergeant of the police barracks surprise Angela with the next day?

He told her that the police had raised a fundraiser for her family's bus fare to Limerick. Signup and view all the answers

What does Malachy (Sr.) show his son outside of the Dublin police barracks?

He shows him a statue of Cuchulain. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Aunt Aggie living with Frank's grandmother?

This is because Aunt Aggie had a fight with her husband, Pa Keating. Signup and view all the answers

What does Angela's mother do for the McCourts the next day and what do they find disturbing about this room?

She finds them a nice, furnished room on Windmill St.; they find out it was infested with fleas. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Angela a few days later?

She has a miscarriage and needs to go to the hospital. Signup and view all the answers

What did Malachy (Sr.) find out about his dole and how did Angela get that kind of money?

It costs eighteen shilling a week to maintain the dole; she went to the St. Vincent de Paul Society to get the money they needed. Signup and view all the answers

What did Angela receive after telling the other needy women about the loss of her baby?

She received a docket for groceries and befriended a kind woman named Nora Molloy. Signup and view all the answers

Is Nora kind to Angela?

Yes. Signup and view all the answers

What is Nora's husband's title?

The champion pint drinker. Signup and view all the answers

Does Oliver become ill and go to the hospital?

Yes. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Angela's mother take her three grandchildren?

She took them to their Aunt Aggie's house. Signup and view all the answers

What did they find out when the boys return home?

They find out that Oliver has died. Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank's father spend his dole money on that night?

Drinking at a pub. Signup and view all the answers

Where did the McCourts move to?

They moved into a room on Hartstonge Street. Signup and view all the answers

Do Frank and Malachy (Jr.) start school shortly after this?

Yes. Signup and view all the answers

How does Frank describe Leamy's National School?

As a hard place where you 'must not cry' to earn respect. Signup and view all the answers

Does Eugene die of pneumonia and how does everyone deal with this second loss?

Yes; it is hard on everyone in the McCourt family. Signup and view all the answers

How does Pa Keating try to distract the family from thinking about these recent deaths?

By telling them funny stories. Signup and view all the answers

Who did Frank have to retrieve while Eugene is being buried and what did he put on Eugene's coffin?

He had to retrieve his father; he put a Guinness beer bottle on Eugene's coffin. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Angela and her family finally decide to move to and who helps them?

They moved to a house on Roden Lane; the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Signup and view all the answers

What does the McCourt family discover when they move into their new house?

They discover that eleven families use the lavatory built next to their house. Signup and view all the answers

What special item did Malachy (Sr.) bring with him from New York?

He brought a portrait of Pope Leo XIII. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the McCourt family get less public assistance after moving to Roden Lane?

This was because Eugene and Oliver died. Signup and view all the answers

Did Malachy (Sr.) try to find a job and what does he do with the money he earns?

Yes; he spends the money on drinks at the pub. Signup and view all the answers

When the downstairs area of the McCourt's house floods, where do they move to and what does Angela nickname this room?

They move to the upstairs room; Angela nicknames it 'Italy' because it was warm and dry. Signup and view all the answers

What do the McCourts have to eat for their Christmas dinner and is Malachy (Sr.) ashamed?

The head of a pig; yes. Signup and view all the answers

What does Pa Keating do for Frank and Malachy (Jr.) concerning their pig head?

He convinces the landlord of the South's pub to give the boys a real bag of coal. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

McCourt Family Members

Seven children in the McCourt family: Frank, Malachy, Oliver, Eugene, Margaret, Michael, and Alphie.

Malachy's Addiction

Malachy, Frank's father, struggles with a serious alcohol addiction that greatly affects his family.

Angela's Upbringing

Frank's mother, Angela, grows up in a slum area of Limerick.

Meeting in America

Angela meets Malachy after he completes a three-month jail sentence for stealing a truck.

Malachy's Failed Plans

Malachy spends his train fare at a pub instead of using it to move to California, thwarting his cousins' plan for him to marry Angela.

Angela's Brother

Angela’s brother is Ab Sheehan, who suffers heavy brain damage after being dropped on his head as a baby.

Folktales & Cuchulain

Frank fondly remembers a folktale about the great Irish warrior Cuchulain told by Malachy.

Malachy's Spending Habits

All of Malachy's earnings are spent at local pubs, neglecting the family’s financial needs.

Birth and Loss of Margaret

The birth of Angela’s daughter, Margaret, temporarily inspires Malachy to stop drinking, but she dies soon after.

Angela's Depression

Margaret's death plunges Angela into a deep depression, impacting the family dynamics.

McNamara Sisters' Support

After Margaret's death, the McNamara sisters contact Angela's mother to potentially fund the family's return to Ireland.

Arrival in Ireland

The McCourt family initially stays with Malachy's parents in County Antrim upon their arrival in Ireland.

Job Availability

Malachy’s mother informs him of the lack of jobs in Ireland; his father suggests they seek financial help from the IRA.

IRA's Financial Help

The IRA does not provide financial assistance to the McCourts, nor do they find records of Malachy’s service.

Temporary Shelter

The family spends the night in a local police barracks due to lack of travel options.

Police Sergeant's Help

The sergeant surprises Angela with a fundraiser for bus fare to Limerick organized by the police.

Malachy's Show and Tell

Outside the Dublin police barracks, Malachy shows Frank a statue of the Irish warrior Cuchulain.

Aunt Aggie's Situation

Aunt Aggie lives with Frank's grandmother due to a fight with her husband, Pa Keating.

Housing Challenges

Angela’s mother finds a furnished room for the McCourts on Windmill St., which they discover is infested with fleas.

Angela's Miscarriage

A few days later, Angela suffers a miscarriage and needs hospitalization.

Financial Support

Maintaining the dole costs eighteen shillings a week; Angela receives help from the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Community Support

Angela is given a grocery docket and befriends Nora Molloy, a kind and funny woman.

Nora's Kindness

Nora proves to be a supportive friend to Angela during her hardships.

Nora's Husband

Nora’s husband is known as the "champion pint drinker" in their community.

Oliver's Illness

Oliver falls ill and is admitted to the hospital due to his condition.

Uncle's Affection

Angela's mother takes her grandchildren to Aunt Aggie's house, moving Uncle Pa to tears when he holds Malachy (Jr.).

Tragic News

The family learns of Oliver’s death when the boys return home.

Malachy's Spending Decisions

Malachy spends the family’s dole money on drinks at a pub instead of necessities.

New Home

The McCourts relocate to a new room on Hartstonge Street.

School Enrollment

Frank and Malachy (Jr.) begin attending school shortly after moving.

School Conditions

Leamy's National School is described by Frank as a harsh environment where showing emotion is frowned upon.

Eugene's Death

Eugene dies of pneumonia six months after Oliver, causing deep grief for the McCourt family.

Pa Keating's Humor

To alleviate the pain of their losses, Pa Keating shares funny stories with the family.

Funeral Incident

Frank retrieves Malachy during Eugene’s burial and places a Guinness bottle on Eugene's coffin as a tribute.

Relocation Support

The McCourts move to Roden Lane; the St. Vincent de Paul Society provides them with secondhand furniture.

Shared Facilities

Upon moving, the McCourts discover the shared lavatories are used by eleven other families.

Special Item from America

Malachy brings a portrait of Pope Leo XIII to hang in their new Irish home.

Reduced Assistance

Following the deaths of Eugene and Oliver, the McCourts' public assistance decreases significantly.

Malachy’s Job Attempts

Malachy does seek employment, but he ends up spending his earnings on alcohol.

New Living Arrangements

The McCourts move to an upstairs room nicknamed "Italy," which is warm and dry.

Christmas Dinner

The family shares a Christmas dinner of pig's head, causing Malachy shame regarding their meager feast.

Pa Keating's Generosity

Pa Keating persuades a pub landlord to gift Frank and Malachy a real bag of coal for their fireplace.

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Test your knowledge about the McCourt family from 'Angela's Ashes'. This quiz covers key aspects of the characters, their struggles, and life in Limerick. Dive into the themes of addiction, poverty, and family dynamics present in the story.