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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 Episode 2, why does Gar say to Katie that he is free?

2. Why does Gar go through a series of flashbacks after Katie leaves the pub?

3. What is the Emperor Hotel?

4. Why does Aunt Lizzy say, "Typical Irish" (47)?

5. When will Gar start working at the hotel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Ben Burton?

2. What does Lizzy say in her letter?

3. Where do public and private Gar plan to go later that night in Episode 2?

4. What does Lizzy describe in the flashback in Episode 2?

5. Who are Gar's friends?

6. What, according to Lizzy, is the difference between Ireland and the United States?

7. Why does public Gar appeal to his father, asking him to “say something” (70)?

8. What do Gar's friends talk about in Episode 2?

9. Why does Madge have an outburst seeing SB after Gar has left for the pub?

10. Why is SB not able to meet Lizzy and Con when they visit Ireland?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on symbols in the play and their function in bringing out character, setting and theme.

Essay Topic 2

Examine Gar’s relationship with Katie in the past and the present. How have things changed? What does that say about Gar?

Essay Topic 3

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

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