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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 was Hugh's father NOT good at?

2. Why did Famie particularly hate landlords?

3. What is Granda's first name?

4. In what school does Jamie excel at in school?

5. What is not working properly in Granda and Gran's building?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jamie manage to get himself removed from his abusive home?

2. What are Jamie's observations about his father?

3. Describe Granda Hugh as Jamie sees him for the first time in ten years.

4. What happened that made Famie hate the Irish people?

5. Describe how Famie became a political figure and advocate for a rent strikes movement.

6. What is Jamie doing as Part 1, Chapter 2 begins?

7. What has Mrs. Drake given Jamie before he leaves on his trip?

8. Describe the relationship between Hugh and his son, Robert.

9. Explain how the war and being a single parent seemed to change Famie.

10. How did Hugh earn the name of "Mr. Housing?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain O'Hagan's use of symbolism and imagery in the story as related to the decaying buildings. What do the decaying buildings represent? Which characters are especially affected by the buildings and what do they mean to them?

Essay Topic 2

Does O'Hagan end the book on a note of hope for Jamie or the continuance of his struggle to come to terms with his flawed relationship with his father? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Not being able to escape the past is an important theme in OUR FATHERS. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes of the story and cite examples to support your answer.

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