Andrina by George Mackay Brown (Scottish Highers English): Quizzes
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What is the name of the fictional island where 'Andrina' is set?
What is the name of the fictional island where 'Andrina' is set?
Seleskay
What tasks did Andrina regularly perform during her visits to Bill?
What tasks did Andrina regularly perform during her visits to Bill?
Making tea & tending his fire
When did Andrina's visits to Bill abruptly cease?
When did Andrina's visits to Bill abruptly cease?
When he fell ill end of February
What narrative technique is central to the story's power?
What narrative technique is central to the story's power?
Unreliable narration
Who is Tina in the village?
Who is Tina in the village?
The postmistress who knew everyone
Where was Sigrid's letter posted from?
Where was Sigrid's letter posted from?
Australia
What is revealed about Andrina's true identity?
What is revealed about Andrina's true identity?
She was Bill's granddaughter
What did Bill do when Sigrid became pregnant?
What did Bill do when Sigrid became pregnant?
Abandoned her & escaped to sea
Where did George Mackay Brown spend his entire life?
Where did George Mackay Brown spend his entire life?
Orkney
When was 'Andrina' adapted for television by BBC Scotland?
When was 'Andrina' adapted for television by BBC Scotland?
1981