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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What additional piece of information about his plans does Gar share with Katie at the pub in Episode 2?

2. Why does Aunt Lizzy say, "Typical Irish" (47)?

3. What does Lizzy recall during her visit to Ireland?

4. Why is private Gar sceptical about public Gar's declared plans to Katie in the pub in Episode 2?

5. Why does Ned give Gar his belt?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Ben Burton?

2. In Episode 2, when does public Gar really give vent to his frustration with his life in Ireland?

3. What likely makes public Gar accept Lizzy’s offer?

4. What does Lizzy mean by her remark “typical Irish” (47)?

5. Why does public Gar appeal to his father, asking him to “say something” (70)?

6. What do public and private Gar check after Boyle leaves?

7. Why does Madge have an outburst seeing SB after Gar has left for the pub?

8. When does Aunt Lizzy say Gar will start working and where?

9. What does Katie remind Gar of in Episode 2?

10. Where do public and private Gar plan to go later that night in Episode 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In an essay, elaborate upon the relationship between public and private Gar and SB O’Donnell.

Essay Topic 2

Explore the theme of escape in the play and how it applies to Gar’s wish to be away from the people in his life and his wish to leave Ireland. Take into consideration the context of Ireland in the 1960s.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the character of SB in terms of his obsession with the shop and his reticence where his son is concerned.

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