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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Charlie realize after the scene with Mary?
(a) He dodged a bullet by not getting involved with her.
(b) She was really ugly.
(c) Da didn't deliberately ruin his chances with her.
(d) He was a fool to have wanted her.

2. What does Charlie feel keeps him from being successful?
(a) Lack of education.
(b) Memories of Da.
(c) Bad luck.
(d) No ambition.

3. Charlie recalls when Drumm had come to give him _______________.
(a) some football tickets.
(b) driving lessons.
(c) a new coat.
(d) a job reference.

4. In what country does DA take place?
(a) Scotland.
(b) England.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Wales.

5. Why did all the boys want to be with Mary?
(a) There were rumors that she let boys have sex with her.
(b) She had a great sense of humor.
(c) She loved watching rugby games.
(d) She really liked to drink beer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Young Charlie determined to do?

2. Which of the following does Mary not do when Charlie rebuffs her?

3. What had Drumm given Da a couple of weeks before Da died?

4. What does Young Charlie decide to do instead of going out with Mary?

5. What cannot be said about Da after this scene with Mary?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is "an Irishwoman's death"?

2. What information does Young Charlie overhear and how does he react to it?

3. Who is Mary and what does Charlie tell Da about her?

4. What is the significance of the dementia scene with Charlie and Da?

5. How does Young Charlie make his first appearance in the play?

6. What charges does Young Charlie level at Adult Charlie about the way his life turned out?

7. What foreshadowing does the author use regarding Da's intention for his legacy?

8. What does Charlie learn about himself and the things for which he always blamed Da?

9. What is the nature of the letter Young Charlie is writing and why does his mother not like it?

10. How does the author provide some context for Da's anger at Mother to help the reader better understand him as a person?

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