Angela's Ashes Help DUE NOW! Why does Angela’s family initially view the narrator’s father with suspicion?

A.

They think Malachy abuses Angela and is violent toward his children.

B.

The Sheehans are wary of Malachy’s Northern ways and "odd" manner.

C.

Malachy insults them at every opportunity.

D.

It is apparent that Malachy cheats on his wife.

E.

Malachy has a bad reputation around town as a man who likes to gamble.

Why does the narrator feel that he may as well commit sins such as stealing food?

A.

He thinks surviving is more important than going to church.

B.

He does not believe in God.

C.

His mother tells him to forget the Church because it has never done anything to help him.

D.

He thinks that the Church has rejected his family.

E.

He thinks that he is already doomed, so it doesn’t matter what he does.