Hearth Lesson (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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Who wrote the poem 'Hearth Lesson'?
Who wrote the poem 'Hearth Lesson'?
Paula Meehan
Where is the poem 'Hearth Lesson' set?
Where is the poem 'Hearth Lesson' set?
A flat on Seán MacDermott Street
Which Greek mythological couple represent the parents in the poem?
Which Greek mythological couple represent the parents in the poem?
Zeus and Hera
Why are Zeus and Hera an appropriate metaphor for the parents?
Why are Zeus and Hera an appropriate metaphor for the parents?
They were known for constant fighting
How does the child narrator describe their role in the parents' conflict?
How does the child narrator describe their role in the parents' conflict?
Net, umpire, and court
What does the narrator identify as the root cause of the bitter words?
What does the narrator identify as the root cause of the bitter words?
The lack of money day after day
What does the mother throw into the fire in the climactic scene?
What does the mother throw into the fire in the climactic scene?
The father's wages
What colours are the flames when the money burns?
What colours are the flames when the money burns?
Blue, pink, and green
How is the burning money scene described?
How is the burning money scene described?
An alchemical scene
What historical period does the poem's collection examine?
What historical period does the poem's collection examine?
The Celtic Tiger (1995-2007)
What position does Paula Meehan currently hold?
What position does Paula Meehan currently hold?
Ireland Professor of Poetry
What are the flames compared to in the poem?
What are the flames compared to in the poem?
Trapped exotic birds