Character Analysis (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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When did Willie Dunne join the Royal Dublin Fusiliers?
When did Willie Dunne join the Royal Dublin Fusiliers?
1913
Why did Willie initially fail to join the police force?
Why did Willie initially fail to join the police force?
Failed physical requirements
Which symptom shows Willie's shell shock in the novel?
Which symptom shows Willie's shell shock in the novel?
Uncontrollable weeping
What does the 'filleted fish' metaphor represent about Willie?
What does the 'filleted fish' metaphor represent about Willie?
Gutted, stripped of essence
What is James Dunne's profession?
What is James Dunne's profession?
Policeman in Dublin
When does James's apologetic letter arrive?
When does James's apologetic letter arrive?
After Willie's death
What tragedy has Gretta already experienced?
What tragedy has Gretta already experienced?
Losing children
What political role does Christy Moran fulfil?
What political role does Christy Moran fulfil?
Bridges unionist-nationalist divide
What happens to Jesse Kirwan in the novel?
What happens to Jesse Kirwan in the novel?
Execution after desertion
What does Dolly do with Willie's belongings?
What does Dolly do with Willie's belongings?
Takes them when emigrating