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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Episode 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Madge bring in from the scullery in Episode 1?
(a) She brings some cooking pans.
(b) She brings some books.
(c) She brings in an old suitcase.
(d) She brings some photos.

2. What does public Gar mean when he says “he got ten minutes’ overtime out of my hide” (2)?
(a) SB has been talking to Gar for more than ten minutes.
(b) SB has made Gar work 10 minutes more.
(c) SB worked ten minutes more.
(d) Gar is in hiding.

3. In the flashback with Katie, why does Gar not do as he is asked by Katie?
(a) He believes that Katie’s marriage to Francis is fixed.
(b) He wants to speak with SB first.
(c) He is afraid.
(d) He changes his mind.

4. Why do public and private Gar sing "Philadelpha, here I come" together after Boyle leaves, in Episode 1 (36)?
(a) Boyle wants to hear the song.
(b) It is almost time for the flight when Boyle leaves.
(c) SB tries to stop Gar from leaving.
(d) Public Gar is caught up in emotions as Boyle leaves and as he remembers Katie. Private Gar makes him focus on the future by singing together.

5. What does Boyle ask of Gar once he is in Philadelphia?
(a) He asks Gar to write to him.
(b) He asks Gar to look for a job for him.
(c) He asks Gar to look out for newspapers that may be interested in publishing his poems.
(d) He asks Gar to speak to Lizzy about him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Gar not go to college?

2. Who are the Gallagher girls?

3. What is Gar’s full name?

4. What is SB’s question to Gar when he comes in for tea?

5. What do private and public Gar do together after Madge leaves in Episode 1?

(see the answer key)

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