Themes (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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When is 'Small Things Like These' set?
When is 'Small Things Like These' set?
Christmas 1985 Ireland
What does the Irish word 'leanbh' mean in the novel?
What does the Irish word 'leanbh' mean in the novel?
Child
How is Eileen, Bill's wife, described?
How is Eileen, Bill's wife, described?
Kept house well & minded everything
Why does Bill worry about opposing the nuns?
Why does Bill worry about opposing the nuns?
The nuns had power over education
Where was the girl Sarah locked?
Where was the girl Sarah locked?
In the coal shed
How does Keegan describe the community's response to wrongdoing?
How does Keegan describe the community's response to wrongdoing?
People preferred to look away
What action marks Bill's rejection of complicity?
What action marks Bill's rejection of complicity?
Back and knocked on the door
What central question torments Bill?
What central question torments Bill?
If you saw wrong, is it your duty to act?
What does Eileen warn Bill about?
What does Eileen warn Bill about?
Don't interfere with the religious
How did Mrs. Wilson's care affect Bill?
How did Mrs. Wilson's care affect Bill?
Life might have been very different
What did Mrs. Wilson believe everyone should have?
What did Mrs. Wilson believe everyone should have?
A vocabulary
What does Bill reflect about Christmas?
What does Bill reflect about Christmas?
Can bring out best or worst in people