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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. Which of the following does Charlie not tell Da?

2. What does Charlie tell Da about Mary?

3. What does Drumm advise Young Charlie not to talk about to anyone?

4. What does Da say will happen to Charlie's birth mother if she ever shows up?

5. Who takes the letter from Young Charlie?

Short Essay Questions

1. From whose point of view are the memory scenes told?

2. Describe the accusations that fly between Charlie and Young Charlie.

3. Who is Mary and what does Charlie tell Da about her?

4. What is the author's purpose for including this brief scene with Mary, Young Charlie and Da?

5. What personal advice does Drumm give Charlie about his life?

6. How do Young Charlie and Da differ in their responses to the legacy Da received?

7. How do Drumm and Charlie's parents disagree on the best place for Charlie to find a job?

8. How does the subject of Charlie's birth mother come up in Act 1, Part 4?

9. What is Da's legacy from the Master?

10. How does Mother take control of Charlie's letter writing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of married women in Ireland in the early 20th century. Why was Mother not given the freedom to marry the boy she loved? What precedents was she forced to follow? Explain why her lack of choice affected her marriage and life.

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years after the end of the play and write a brief synopsis for the lives of four of the characters. Remember to exclude Joe and Lorna but you may choose from any of the others.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

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