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Q. Malachy Sr. says the River Shannon is responsible for killing
All of us, one by one
Rue from District 11
Michael Collins
J.R. Ewing
Q. In the Bible, ashes were used as a symbol of mourning. Who is found staring at ashes throughout the book?
The prophet Ezekiel
Michael McCourt
Angela McCourt
Cuchulain
Q. Ashes are the byproduct of Angela's only addiction. What is it?
Attending cremations
Cigarettes
The sight of burning buildings
'Smores
Q. McCourt mentions eggs a lot. They seem to symbolize:
Chickens
Wealth and plenty
Easter
Omelets
Q. While in New York, what is it about the River Shannon that makes Angela miss it so much?
It's great for white water rafting
It's not bad for fly-fishing
It sings
It's only three feet deep