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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 is Mary doing when Young Charlie and Oliver appear?

2. Who does Charlie say told him that what Da said about Charlie's birth mother wasn't true?

3. Which of the following was not a big part of Da's life?

4. Who appears with Charlie at the beginning of Act 1, Part 3?

5. As an adult, Charlie angrily says that he shouldn't love Da because he ______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What memory does Charlie have of Drumm and what was the state of their relationship?

2. Why do Oliver's plans differ from Charlie's once Charlie sees Mary sitting on a bench reading?

3. How does Charlie end the encounter with Mary?

4. How does Act 2, Part 3 begin?

5. How does the play, DA, open?

6. How does Act 2, Part 2 end?

7. What has become of the spectacles sculpture?

8. What is the main theme of the play and how is it exhibited for Charlie?

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

10. What ulterior motive does Oliver have for coming to see Charlie after his Da died?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

DA is a classic story of coming to terms with your past. What does that classification entail? Why does this play fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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