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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason will Da give some of the legacy money to Young Charlie?
(a) A school trip.
(b) A wedding present.
(c) A new suit.
(d) A car.

2. Mother tells Da that their being at Charlie's wedding might have _____________________.
(a) been the right thing to do.
(b) been a hindrance to his marriage.
(c) been the trip they needed.
(d) been the highlight of their lives.

3. From what disease was Da suffering?
(a) Lupus.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Dementia.
(d) Arthritis.

4. Who does Charlie say is always bothering him?
(a) Young Charlie and Oliver.
(b) Young Charlie and Da.
(c) Young Charlie and Mother.
(d) Da and Mother.

5. Why does Da say he will go to England now?
(a) To make up for not going when he was ill as Charlie had wanted.
(b) He has always wanted to meet the Queen.
(c) He has never been there.
(d) He has always wanted to live in a big city.

6. What does Da do when Charlie cuts himself?
(a) Calls him stupid.
(b) Gives him a bandage.
(c) He does nothing.
(d) Offers him a handkerchief.

7. What was the only thing Young Charlie could give Da for Christmas one year?
(a) An ashtray.
(b) Six razor blades.
(c) A tie.
(d) A handmade card.

8. How long does Charlie say he had intended to stay at the job at Drumm's?
(a) One year.
(b) One month.
(c) One week.
(d) Two years.

9. What does Charlie try to crush?
(a) Ice.
(b) A beer can.
(c) The spectacles sculpture.
(d) Walnuts.

10. What is Charlie's mood after Drumm gives him the money and the glasses?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sentimental.
(c) Sad.
(d) Bemused.

11. In his final days, Da talked to Charlie as though Charlie were ___________________.
(a) Insane.
(b) Mother.
(c) Mother's father.
(d) A priest.

12. What does Da do before he turns lucid again?
(a) Sings an Irish song.
(b) Swears in French.
(c) Strips off all his clothes.
(d) Cries.

13. What does Mother do after Charlie leaves to get married?
(a) Changes the sheets on his bed.
(b) Cries for days.
(c) Bakes a pie.
(d) Cleans the kitchen.

14. How many pounds did Da receive as a legacy?
(a) 2,500.
(b) 25.
(c) 15.
(d) 250.

15. Which of the following does Young Charlie not tell Charlie?
(a) He should get remarried.
(b) Young Charlie never needed to drink.
(c) Adult Charlie has no life left in him.
(d) He had hoped he would become something more.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the woman who appears to Young Charlie in Act 2, Part 2?

2. What does Da say about his papers?

3. How does Charlie retaliate for Young Charlie's accusations?

4. What does Da comment about the papers Charlie is taking with him?

5. What type of death do Da and Charlie say that Mother died?

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