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12 questions from this quiz
What is the setting backdrop of the film?
What is the setting backdrop of the film?
Irish Civil War on a remote island
What does Pádraic desperately say when rejected by Colm?
What does Pádraic desperately say when rejected by Colm?
"But I'm nice!"
What does Colm believe about music?
What does Colm believe about music?
It lasts longer than simple acts
What drastic action does Colm take in his obsession with legacy?
What drastic action does Colm take in his obsession with legacy?
He cuts off his own fingers
What line completely shatters Pádraic's understanding of his world?
What line completely shatters Pádraic's understanding of his world?
"I just don't like you no more"
How does Dominic die?
How does Dominic die?
Alone, by apparent suicide
What cruel information does Pádraic reveal to the music student?
What cruel information does Pádraic reveal to the music student?
"Your mammy's dead. Hit by a bread van"
Which character shows authentic kindness despite appearing coarse?
Which character shows authentic kindness despite appearing coarse?
Dominic
What warning sign does Colm give the priest about his mental state?
What warning sign does Colm give the priest about his mental state?
He tells him he feels "down"
What role does Mrs. McCormick serve in the film?
What role does Mrs. McCormick serve in the film?
A prophetic, banshee-like figure
How are words used as the conflict escalates?
How are words used as the conflict escalates?
They are avoided or weaponised
What does Pádraic do to Colm's house?
What does Pádraic do to Colm's house?
Burns it down