Comprehension, Vocabulary, Sentences, and Nouns

What is a memoir?

• A fictional story written by a person about their life.

• A fictional story written by a person about their parent's life.

• A non-fiction story written by a person about their life.

• A non-fiction story written by a person about life.

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

When and where does the story take place?

• England; 1940's

• Ireland; 1940's

• Ireland; 1950's

• England; 1950's

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

• friendly

• very ill

• nosy

• lonely

When Sister Rita hears Francis and Patricia talking, she ___

• joins in the conversation

• is delighted

• brings in another patient to join in the conversation

• expresses disapproval

When Sister Rita leaves, Patricia repeats her words to Francis in a tone that can best be described as____.

• respectful

• hateful

• puzzled

• mocking

Who was Seamus?

• A doctor

• nurse

• Frank's father

• the custodian

What effect did the friendship with Patricia have on Frank's life?

• It brought excitement into Frank's lonely world.

• It taught him to how important it was to obey the nuns.

• It meant that he wasn't that afraid of dying

• It kept him from being bored even though he wasn't interested in poetry.

What was the "Highwayman"

• a song

• a poem

• a letter

• picture

Why did Seamus memorized the "Highwayman"?

• Seamus hated to read.

• Seamus liked singing

• Seamus felt good about himself

• Seamus couldn't read