Pd 4 Juniors
HW #5 Read Ch 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”?

Pd 9 Juniors
HW #4 Read Ch 3
1. The McCourts move once more after Eugene’s death. They are just getting settled in their new house when they get some unpleasant news about it. What is this news?
2. What is ironic about Dad’s attitude toward work and begging?
3. To whom does Frank try to confide his troubles and worries?
4. What literary device does McCourt employ in the paragraph on women’s and men’s roles on page 107? Explain.
5. How do Malachy and Frank show Dad their unhappiness that he spent the wages of his new job at the pub?

Pd 6 Seniors
HW #2: Read Chs 5 &6
1) Why did the Shilsky family move to the south?  What were their lives like down there?  Be specific.
2) What does Ruth teach her children about religion?  Be specific.