Setting (Scottish Highers English): Quizzes
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Where does the entire action of The Slab Boys take place?
Where does the entire action of The Slab Boys take place?
In a single slab room
What do the slab boys mix with the paint powder?
What do the slab boys mix with the paint powder?
Water and gum
Which 14th century artist does Phil reference when discussing paint grinding?
Which 14th century artist does Phil reference when discussing paint grinding?
Giotto
What does the James Dean poster symbolize in the slab room?
What does the James Dean poster symbolize in the slab room?
Youth rebellion & unfulfilled prospects
Which characters speak in Scots dialect?
Which characters speak in Scots dialect?
Phil, Spanky, Hector & Lucille
What did Scots dialect suggest to many people in 1957?
What did Scots dialect suggest to many people in 1957?
A lack of education
How does Alan's speech differ from the other slab boys?
How does Alan's speech differ from the other slab boys?
He speaks standard English, not Scots
How many years after WWII is the play set?
How many years after WWII is the play set?
12 years
What roles do the only female characters occupy?
What roles do the only female characters occupy?
Tea lady & romantic interest
What does Phil's art college rejection demonstrate about 1957 society?
What does Phil's art college rejection demonstrate about 1957 society?
Ability alone can't overcome class barriers