HW #1 (MP 5) due Friday

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”?