Key Quotations (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What attitude does Eileen show towards those in need?
What attitude does Eileen show towards those in need?
Pragmatic and judgmental
What does the convent symbolise in the town?
What does the convent symbolise in the town?
Dominance and control
Why does Furlong feel relief despite knowing consequences await him?
Why does Furlong feel relief despite knowing consequences await him?
He acted with integrity
What does Furlong ask about the point of being alive?
What does Furlong ask about the point of being alive?
Without helping one another
What does Furlong question about calling oneself a Christian?
What does Furlong question about calling oneself a Christian?
Never being brave enough to oppose wrong
What happiness does Furlong experience when walking Sarah home?
What happiness does Furlong experience when walking Sarah home?
Profound joy in acting selflessly
What two emotions does Furlong experience bringing Sarah home?
What two emotions does Furlong experience bringing Sarah home?
Fear and hope
What does 'Cut the knees off those who still knelt' refer to?
What does 'Cut the knees off those who still knelt' refer to?
Diminishing influence of religion
What does Eileen say about getting on in life?
What does Eileen say about getting on in life?
There's things you have to ignore
What does Furlong say about the nuns' power?
What does Furlong say about the nuns' power?
They've only as much power as we give
Who reveals deeply buried and unspoken truths like Ned's paternity?
Who reveals deeply buried and unspoken truths like Ned's paternity?
A stranger
What does Eileen remind Furlong of when she mentions 'girls that get in trouble'?
What does Eileen remind Furlong of when she mentions 'girls that get in trouble'?
His mother's difficult situation