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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. In the flashback with Katie, what is Katie’s concern?

2. What happy news does Madge share with Gar in Episode 1?

3. What is Madge doing when the play opens?

4. What, according to private Gar, is the difference between Ireland and the United States?

5. What is Gar’s full name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is public Gar shaken after Boyle leaves?

2. Who is Master Boyle? How is he different from SB?

3. Who makes the decision to tell Katie’s parents about their plan to get married? Do they tell them? Why?

4. In what way are the reactions of private and public Gar different as they remember Katie?

5. How does private Gar encourage public Gar in his plans?

6. What does Madge mean when she says, “A body couldn’t get a word in edge-ways with you two" (30)?

7. When does the action in the play take place?

8. How does private Gar try to bring out the difference between public Gar and SB?

9. How does Gar respond to Katie's realization the night they were planning their wedding?

10. When does Katie marry Francis? How does private Gar console public Gar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role of Lizzy and the letter that makes Gar plan on leaving Ireland.

Essay Topic 2

Evaluate the plot structure and justify your interpretation of the climax and resolution.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the character of SB in terms of his obsession with the shop and his reticence where his son is concerned.

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