How is the play structured?
In chronological order
Through flashbacks
In reverse order
Over how many years does the play take place?
2 years
19 years
15 years
When does the play begin?
1921
1955
1936
What examples of physical humour are used in the play?
Rosinella climbing into the wrong room
Hughie's failure to tell Lucia he loves her
Massimo's arrest
Why do some characters blend Italian phrases with Scottish dialect?
To withhold information from other characters.
To remind the audience of their dual identity.
Some ideas can only be expressed in Italian.
What type of play is “Tally’s Blood”?
Tragedy
Comedy
Satire
Why do some characters use humour?
To show off
To make fun of others
As a coping mechanism
How could Di Mambro’s stage directions be described?
Minimal
Exhaustive
Ambiguous
What are some key props in the play?
The Pedreschi ice-cream cart
Bottles of ginger and Franco’s letter
Gas masks and Italian flags
In this play, what can be shown through stage directions?
The shape of the stage
Characters’ moods
Audience reactions