Characters (Scottish Highers English): Quizzes
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How does Phil primarily cope with the stress of his mother's mental illness and his difficult situation?
How does Phil primarily cope with the stress of his mother's mental illness and his difficult situation?
He uses humour as his defence mechanism
What striking change occurs in Hector's character after he receives his promotion to designer?
What striking change occurs in Hector's character after he receives his promotion to designer?
He quickly abandons his former friends
What key feature distinguishes Alan from the other young characters and marks his social class?
What key feature distinguishes Alan from the other young characters and marks his social class?
He does not speak in Scots dialect
How does Spanky's attitude toward work differ from Phil's?
How does Spanky's attitude toward work differ from Phil's?
He hopes for promotion in eighteen months
What unexpected revelation does Curry make at the play's end about his treatment of Phil?
What unexpected revelation does Curry make at the play's end about his treatment of Phil?
He defended Phil to Mr Barton & tried to save job
Why does Lucille agree to attend the dance with Alan rather than with Phil?
Why does Lucille agree to attend the dance with Alan rather than with Phil?
Alan can access his father's sporty car
What prevents Sadie from leaving her loveless marriage despite planning to do so?
What prevents Sadie from leaving her loveless marriage despite planning to do so?
She lacks the financial independence to escape
What does Phil declare to assert the value of artistic talent regardless of social position?
What does Phil declare to assert the value of artistic talent regardless of social position?
"Giotto was a Slab Boy!"
Why is Mr Barton's absence from the stage theatrically significant in the play?
Why is Mr Barton's absence from the stage theatrically significant in the play?
It emphasises workers' powerlessness
How does the character list describe Hector's position within the group?
How does the character list describe Hector's position within the group?
"The runt of the litter"