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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. Who did Hugh marry?

2. Who was the consulate that Hugh wished were his father?

3. What did Famie's mob of women NOT use to scare off evictors?

4. What is Granda's first name?

5. In what country has Jamie been living?

Short Essay Questions

1. What eases some of Jamie's sadness at having to leave Mrs. Drake?

2. Explain how the war and being a single parent seemed to change Famie.

3. What is Jamie doing as Part 1, Chapter 2 begins?

4. Describe Gran Margie as Jamie sees her for the first time in ten years.

5. Describe how Famie became a political figure and advocate for a rent strikes movement.

6. How does Jamie manage to get himself removed from his abusive home?

7. How did Hugh earn the name of "Mr. Housing?"

8. Describe the nature of the relationship between Famie and her husband, Thomas.

9. What has Mrs. Drake given Jamie before he leaves on his trip?

10. How did little Hugh spend much of his childhood?

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

What is the overall setting setting for the book? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did O'Hagan choose to use these places in the drama?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the ongoing conflict between Jamie and his father. What are the main sources of the conflicts? Why does it perpetuate? What does Jamie learn about the reality of his life with his father as opposed to the perceptions he has held for so long?

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