Plot Summary (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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In what year is 'Translations' set?
In what year is 'Translations' set?
1833
What does Manus teach Sarah to do at the play's opening?
What does Manus teach Sarah to do at the play's opening?
Speak her own name
What language rule applies in the new national schools?
What language rule applies in the new national schools?
Only English permitted, Irish forbidden
What is Lieutenant Yolland's specific task?
What is Lieutenant Yolland's specific task?
Anglicise Irish place names
What name do the British officers mistakenly call Owen?
What name do the British officers mistakenly call Owen?
Roland
What event marks the play's climax?
What event marks the play's climax?
Sarah sees Maire & Yolland kiss
What is Lancey's first threat if Yolland isn't found within 24 hours?
What is Lancey's first threat if Yolland isn't found within 24 hours?
Shoot all livestock
How did Manus become lame as an infant?
How did Manus become lame as an infant?
Hugh dropped him while drunk
How far did Hugh & Jimmy march in 1798 before returning home?
How far did Hugh & Jimmy march in 1798 before returning home?
23 miles
What happens to Hugh's memory during the final Aeneid recitation?
What happens to Hugh's memory during the final Aeneid recitation?
It fails & he must restart