Why does Phil’s ambition create an inner conflict?
He dreams of moving up in society, but resents the middle classes
He wants to be an artist, but doubts his ability to succeed
He has to decide between going to university and caring for his ill mother
Why does Phil not gain any Highers, despite staying on at school?
He is too lazy and demotivated to study
He is expelled from school for swearing at a teacher
He is expelled from school for throwing a biscuit at a teacher
What does Phil’s closing line, ‘Giotto used to be a slab boy!’ suggest about his character?
He is content being a Slab Boy, as Giotto was one too
He is optimistic about his future
He is angry at Spanky
How does the playwright create sympathy for Sadie?
She is stuck in an unhappy marriage, has suffered from breast cancer, and works very hard with little to show for it
She is stuck in an unhappy marriage, has a lot of debt, and works very hard with little to show for it
She is stuck in an unhappy marriage, is going to lose her job, and suffered from breast cancer
What sort of character is Mr. Curry?
He is unsympathetic and demanding
He is irresponsible and jovial
He is disciplined and conformist
What does Alan Downie represent in the play?
Victims of bullying
The privileged classes
The frivolity of youth
What do the Slab Boys tease Jack Hogg about throughout the play?
He has acne
He has a stutter
He is very unstylish
What makes Phil vulnerable?
His fear that he, like is mother, is mentally ill
His lack of confidence or self-belief
His inability to stand up for himself
Why is Mr. Curry keen to impress Alan?
He wants to date him
He is lonely and hopes to make a new friend
He wants to be a part of the privileged classes
Which of the following best describes Phil's complex character?
Aggressive, conformist and ambitious
Vulnerable, humorous and hard working
Rebellious, angry and volatile