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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 was Granda's mother's name?

2. Who particularly enraged Famie during the war?

3. What is Jamie's father's name?

4. What job does Robert get at the Ferguson Boys School?

5. What name did Hugh earn in his new position after the war?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does the author provide such detail about Gran Margie's bedroom?

3. Describe the incident of Jamie's father keeping watch in the bushes with a knife.

4. What does Jamie note about his grandfather's buildings as he returns home?

5. What are Jamie's thoughts as he returns to his childhood home in Scotland on the train?

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

7. What eases some of Jamie's sadness at having to leave Mrs. Drake?

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

9. What feelings of Granda Hugh's come out regarding Jamie's leaving home years ago?

10. What kind of student is Jamie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the overall setting setting for the book? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did O'Hagan choose to use these places in the drama?

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Robert. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Robert?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the book's title? Why wasn't it called JAMIE or GRANDA HUGH? What are some other possible titles for the book. List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

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