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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 question does Charlie ask himself about his Mother?

2. Why does Mother not like Young Charlie's letter?

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

4. Where was Charlie when his father died?

5. What does Mary become in Young Charlie's eyes?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. To what realization about love does Charlie arrive?

4. Describe the accusations that fly between Charlie and Young Charlie.

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

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

7. What does it mean that Charlie doesn't talk to his Mother like he does to Da and Young Charlie?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of married women in Ireland in the early 20th century. Why was Mother not given the freedom to marry the boy she loved? What precedents was she forced to follow? Explain why her lack of choice affected her marriage and life.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Charlie. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Charlie?

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Da. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Da?

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