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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 does Mother explain to Young Charlie about her life?

2. How many sons did Drumm have?

3. Which of the following did Da not do while courting Mother?

4. The last thing Young Charlie wanted was ______________________.

5. Where was Charlie when his father died?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Young Charlie and Da differ in their responses to the legacy Da received?

2. What does Drumm bring to the house for Charlie and how does Charlie respond?

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

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

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

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

7. How does Mother take control of Charlie's letter writing?

8. How does Act 2, Part 4 end?

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

10. What does Young Charlie represent for Charlie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role of the family in DA. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is this family to most Irish families living during the mid-20th century?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Da and Drumm. Both men want influence over Charlie but have their hold on him in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

Essay Topic 3

Not being able to escape the past is an important theme in DA. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

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