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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 type of march is Irwin involved with in Chapter 10?

2. Where is Piccadilly Circus?

3. Whose dress does Patrick put on in Chapter 3?

4. Who is Terence?

5. In Chapter 27, when does Patrick encounter Terence?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Patrick search for Jojo in Chapter 13?

2. Why did Father Bernard lose his passion?

3. What happens between Patrick and Silky String in Chapter 19?

4. What nickname does Patrick give Laurence, and where does it come from?

5. What is Patrick's short story about in Chapters 7 and 8?

6. Why do Charlie and Patrick discuss glam rock in Chapter 10?

7. What does Patrick pretend in Chapter 4?

8. How does Patrick meet Mr. Teat?

9. What happens when Irwin goes with other IRA members to kill Mr. Anderson?

10. What happens when Patrick is interrogated by the IRA in Chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of motherhood is strong throughout this novel. How does the theme of motherhood affect Patrick? How does it dictate what he does, thinks, and feels? How does this theme move the plot forward?

Essay Topic 2

How is Patrick a tragic hero? Define tragic hero and explain how Patrick matches this definition and how he does not.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the role of the police in developing this novel. What happens whenever the police are involved? What is the message this novel delivers about law enforcement?

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