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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. After talking to Karen, what does Jamie determine?

3. What does Jamie secretly take the train to watch?

4. How long has Jamie been visiting his grandparents when he receives a letter from his girlfriend?

5. How is Jamie's demeanor with Granda best described?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are some of the things that Jamie loves about his girlfriend, Karen?

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

5. What surprise does Jamie get at Granda Hugh's funeral?

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

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

8. Describe Jamie's visits with Granda Hugh.

9. What is especially troubling to Jamie about Granda Hugh's story about John MacLean?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Not being able to escape the past is an important theme in OUR FATHERS. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes of the story and cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the concept of pressure and time. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience the concept of pressure and time then cite an example to support your answers.

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