Grandfather (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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How is the grandfather described when brought in on a stretcher at the poem's start?
How is the grandfather described when brought in on a stretcher at the poem's start?
Wounded but humorous
What time does the grandfather wake up, even on cold mornings?
What time does the grandfather wake up, even on cold mornings?
Six o'clock
What sound do the grandfather's boots make in the hall?
What sound do the grandfather's boots make in the hall?
Thumping
What does 'discreetly up to no good' suggest about the grandfather?
What does 'discreetly up to no good' suggest about the grandfather?
A playful, mischievous side
Which theme focuses on the grandfather's positive attitude despite challenges?
Which theme focuses on the grandfather's positive attitude despite challenges?
Resilience and Humour
What does 'Nothing escapes him; he escapes us all' highlight?
What does 'Nothing escapes him; he escapes us all' highlight?
Inevitability of death
What does 'his light goes out' symbolise?
What does 'his light goes out' symbolise?
His death
What stylistic device is used in 'wounded but humorous'?
What stylistic device is used in 'wounded but humorous'?
Contrast
What does the grandfather do each night before bed?
What does the grandfather do each night before bed?
Bolts door and sets clock
What effect does 'as cute as they come' create?
What effect does 'as cute as they come' create?
Warmth and familiarity
What do boiler-rooms and gantries imagery reflect?
What do boiler-rooms and gantries imagery reflect?
Grandfather's past work life
Which theme addresses the inevitability of death and lasting impact?
Which theme addresses the inevitability of death and lasting impact?
Mortality and Legacy