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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. Jamie notes that Gran often lives __________________.

2. What is Granda referred to in a eulogy?

3. Who harasses Jamie while at the club?

4. What does Jamie do as Granda enjoys spending time with the locals in the pub?

5. What do those close to Granda know about the personal accusations against him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Jamie's last personal encounter with Granda Hugh.

4. In what context is Granda Hugh eulogized as "Mr. Housing?"

5. How does Granda Hugh put up a front regarding his physical state and the work he knows he will never accomplish?

6. When does Granda Hugh die and how do Gran and Jamie react?

7. What event precipitates Jamie's contacting his estranged mother?

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

9. What is the nature of the drunken journalist's derogatory comments directed at Jamie?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What is the significance of the book's title? Why wasn't it called JAMIE or GRANDA HUGH? What are some other possible titles for the book. List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

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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