From Angel'as Ashes

In Angela’s Ashes, why is Patricia in the hospital? 

• to keep Francis company 
• to help the nurses care for patients 
• to be treated for diphtheria 
• to have her appendix removed

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

In Angela’s Ashes, Patricia’s striking up a conversation with Francis shows that she is 

• friendly
• very ill
• nosy
• selfish

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

When Sister Rita hears Francis and Patricia talking, she 

• expresses disapproval 
• is delighted
• joins in the conversation
• brings in another patient to join in the conversation

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Mam mentions St. Jude, and the nuns urge Francis to say his rosary. What do these details say about the historical context of Angela’s Ashes? 

• Ireland had a shortage of hospitals and doctors.
• Miracles were common in Ireland. 
•  Medical science was not very advanced.
• Ireland was a very religious country.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

After the nurse leaves the room, Seamus “whispers” to Francis that he will teach him a few songs. Why does the author include this detail? 

• to show that the Irish love music 
• to show that Seamus knows that the nurses would disapprove
• to show that Seamus is a sneaky person 
• to show that everyone in the hospital must speak in a low voice

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

True or False: In the Fever Hospital no laughing or singing is allowed.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

True or False: Frank's family visits every day.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

What is the setting of the story?

• Ireland, 1930's - In a fever hospital

• England, 1920's - In a train station

• America, 1930's - In a Infectious disease hospital

• Scotland, 1940's - In a castle

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why is it forbidden for Frank and Patrica to talk to each other?

• Since they are not related the nurses will not let them talk to each other.

• Since they had different sicknesses - it was thought that talking would make them worse.

• Since they are in different wards (male & female wards), they are not allowed to visit each other.

• Since Frank has already died, they are trying to keep the news from Patricia.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why is Patricia in the Hospital?

• Patricia has Typhoid Fever and some unknown disease

• Patricia has the Plague and some unknown disease

• Patricia has Pneumonia and some unknown disease

• Patricia has Diphtheria and some unknown disease

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1