Philadelphia Here I Come! Quiz

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What does Madge mean when she says she is going to be extra busy soon? (from Episode II, Pages 51 – 54)

She believes that her niece is going to ask for more help with the new baby.

She means that with Gar gone, she is going to have a lot of extra work in the shop.

She believes she is going to have a baby.

She means that with S.B. in the hospital, she is going to have a lot of extra work in the shop.

Why does Public become angry at Private? (from Episode II, Pages 51 – 54)

Public thinks that Private is more interested in having fun than in working for success.

Public thinks that Private is trying to stop him from getting back together with Kate.

Because Private suggests Gar is more like his mother, a cold O’Donnell, than his father, a warm-hearted Gallagher.

Because Private suggests Gar is more like his father, a cold O’Donnell, than his mother.

What does Lizzie say about the O’Donnells – that is, the family of Gar’s father? (from Episode II, Pages 37 – 51)

She says that they disowned his father.

That they are somewhat distant.

That they are friendly and welcoming.

She says that they never liked Maire.

What is the primary difference between Public and Private? (from Author’s Notes - Episode I, Pages 1 – 11)

Public represents the side of Gar that interacts with the world; Private represents Gar's inner life.

Private loves his father; Public resents him.

Public is desperate to leave; Private is desperate to stay.

Private represents the side of Gar that interacts with the world; Public represents Gar's inner life.

Why is Private so angry with the Canon? (from Episode III, Part One, Pages 72 – 85)

He thinks the Canon failed to offer the comfort of faith in ways that people could easily understand.

He thinks the Canon misused the power of faith to manipulate people into doing things they should not have ever done.

He believes that the Canon convinced Maire to marry S.B.

He believes that the Canon manipulated S.B. into proposing to Maire.