Pd 4 Juniors
HW #6 Chapter 5
1. What do Mam and Dad tell their children about smoking? Why is this ironic?
2. The McCourts moved back to Ireland when Frankie was four. Why does Mr. McCourt still not have a steady job when Frankie is nine?
3. What is the Arch Confraternity? Why does Question Quigley tell Frankie he has to join?
4. Dad decides Frankie is old enough to be an altar boy. Why does Mam not want Frankie to
be an altar boy?

Pd 9 Juniors: 
HW #5 Chapter 4
1) How does McCourt capture the literal-mindedness of children when Frankie learns he must
prepare for his First Communion?
2) Does Mr. Benson, the schoolmaster, encourage curiosity among his students? How does he expect his pupils to learn?
3) Who gets the raisin from Frankie’s bun?
4) What makes Frankie start to worry about his First Communion?  
5) Why does Frankie almost miss his First Communion?
6) What is ironic about Grandma’s telling Frankie on page 128 that “a little spit won’t kill you”?

Seniors
HW # 3: Read CH 7 (due Thursday)
1) What do you think Ruth's statement, "It seemed to me death was always around Suffolk" indicates?
2) How did Mr. Shilsky treat Sam?  

HW #4: Read Chapter 8 (due Friday)
1) What was contradictory about Dennis?
2) Describe Helen's "rebellion."   List at least four actions she takes.