Angela's Ashes Chapter 2 Flashcards
(47 cards)
what part of ireland are they going to?
the north where the father’s parents live
what kinds of questions does malachy ask on the walk to the house?
what are different farm animals
who takes the family to the house>
a priest
how does grandpa mccourt greet angela?
he asks if she is tired and would like to sit down
how does grandma mccourt greet angela?
she says nothing
what kind of meal are they greeted with?
a feast of eggs and potatoes and pancakes
Who is emily, nora, maggie, and vera?
Malachy’s sisters
what do the aunts do when they meet angela and the kids>
they just nod
Where does grandma and grandpa tell the family to go and why?
they tell them to go to free country (the south) for there is work in Dublin, and he can get money from the IRA
who does malachy jr want to see when they pull into Dublin>
Freddie leibowitz
what comforts frankie on the bus ride to dublin?
malachy’s stories
what happens when malachy and frankie go to collect money?
he doesnt get the money because there is no record of his service
what does malachy say he wants the money for?
for a pint
what does the man say in return?
he will never receive any money because they do not endorse drinking
where is the family going to spend the night?
the police station
what does frankie hear a janitor sing?
anyone can see why i wanted your kiss
why does he get mad?
that is his mother’s soing
who is helpiung angela?
the chief’s wife
how are the family going to get to limerick?
the guards held a collection for money to get them a train there
why does malachy want to stop at the GPO?
to shoe frankie a statue of cuchulain
how did angelas mom greet the family?
with scorn
what seems to ge improtant to angelas mother?
religion
who is aunt aggie?
angelas sister
who is pa keating?
aunt aggies husband
