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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. Where does Oliver want Young Charlie to go with him?
(a) The rugby game.
(b) The library.
(c) The pool hall.
(d) The malt shop.

2. What does Mother tell Da to do with Young Charlie regarding the letter?
(a) Make it shorter.
(b) Make him write another one.
(c) Mail it before he changes it again.
(d) Make it longer.

3. What is the name of the man Mother had loved?
(a) Eddie.
(b) Ernie.
(c) Evan.
(d) Eric.

4. What does Mother do when Young Charlie runs away?
(a) Runs after him.
(b) Cries herself to sleep.
(c) Clears the tea dishes.
(d) Calls the police.

5. Which of the following do Charlie and Oliver not talk about?
(a) School subjects they liked.
(b) Movies they saw.
(c) Girls they dated.
(d) Expressions they used.

Short Answer Questions

1. Charlie says that he's more afraid of _____________ than he is of the devil.

2. Charlie confronts Da, asking why he hadn't ever ____________________.

3. What does Charlie feel keeps him from being successful?

4. Charlie comments that Young Charlie never _________________.

5. What question does Charlie ask himself about his Mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the subject of Charlie's birth mother come up in Act 1, Part 4?

2. How does Da make his first appearance in the play?

3. Describe Young Charlie's romantic overtures toward Mary.

4. What has become of the spectacles sculpture?

5. Why is the memory of Charlie having the memory regarding his birth mother so significant?

6. How long has it been since Charlie and Oliver have seen each other and what do they talk about?

7. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding the razor blades Charlie gave to Da for Christmas one year?

8. How do Drumm and Charlie's parents disagree on the best place for Charlie to find a job?

9. What advice does Drumm give Young Charlie on the job he offers him?

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

(see the answer keys)

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