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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. What about leaving Ireland appeals to Gar?

2. Why does private Gar say that public Gar would make a great president of the United States?

3. What additional piece of information about his plans does Gar share with Katie at the pub in Episode 2?

4. How far is the Emperor Hotel from Aunt Lizzy's apartment?

5. Why is private Gar sceptical about public Gar's declared plans to Katie in the pub in Episode 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Gar's friends?

2. In Episode 2, when does public Gar really give vent to his frustration with his life in Ireland?

3. What do public and private Gar check after Boyle leaves?

4. Who is Ben Burton?

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

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

7. How did Ben Burton help Lizzy and Con?

8. What does Ned give Gar as he leaves and why?

9. When does Aunt Lizzy say Gar will start working and where?

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

Explore the theme of escape in the play and how it applies to Gar’s wish to be away from the people in his life and his wish to leave Ireland. Take into consideration the context of Ireland in the 1960s.

Essay Topic 2

What are the different emotions that are brought out when the past is evoked? Describe in detail the difference in the way the past is viewed by public and private Gar.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the role of substitute mothers in the play. Does Gareth seek maternal love through his actions? Support your position with evidence from the play.

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