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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 Karen tell Jamie about his accent?

2. Which of the following does Jamie NOT tell Granda on Christmas night?

3. From whom does Jamie receive a phone call regarding Granda's buildings?

4. What song does the congregation sing before dispersing to the cemetery?

5. What is the priest's eulogy able to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jamie's meeting with his mother signify for him?

2. How is Jamie torn between the past and the present regarding Granda Hugh's reputation?

3. How does Jamie pass the time at his grandparents' home?

4. How does the priest's eulogy somehow seem to calm Gran Margie?

5. How have Jamie's thoughts changed regarding becoming a father?

6. What does Gran say about the accusations lodged at Grandpa Hugh?

7. What emotional event does Jamie witness regarding Granda Hugh's work?

8. What is Jamie's overall opinion of the afternoon spent with his mother?

9. What is Jamie's mother's condition when he meets her?

10. Describe the day that Jamie takes Granda Hugh out to the pubs.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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