What role does the political and religious conflict in Northern Ireland serve in the play?
It is the main theme of the play
It is background to other themes
It is not mentioned
Which character’s role is to shatter false dreams and illusions?
Deirdre
Cassie
Nora
What makes Marie, Nora and Cassie similar?
They all have husbands who have died
They all derive comfort from some kind of fantasy
They all have husbands who are in prison
Which character faces up to truth more than any of the others?
Marie
What do Marie’s words “so it goes on and so it goes on” refer to?
The endless cycle of violence in Belfast
Her enduring love for Michael in spite of his flaws
The tensions between men and women, especially within marriage
When Nora says “There’s only one bold girl here” who is she referring to?
Which of the following themes is not examined in the play in depth?
Violence between men and women
Political and religious rivalry
Facing up to truth
How are the male characters in the play represented?
As being inadequate
As being perfect
As being evil
What represents Cassie’s dreams of escape?
A holiday brochure
A picture of New York
The £200 she has saved
Has Marie’s character altered significantly at the end of the play?
Her behaviour towards Deirdre suggests she will still be caring
Her behaviour towards Deirdre suggests she will become a more selfish person
Her behaviour towards Nora suggests she will become a more selfish person