Philadelphia Here I Come-Episode 1

Who wrote the play?

• Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

• Brian Friel

• Seamus Heaney

• S.B. O'Donnell

Where does the play take place? (Country and town)

When did the play premiere?

• 1955

• 1855

• 1966

• 1866

What character is portrayed by two different actors?

• Madge

• S.B.

• Kate

• Gar

In the stage directions at the beginning, Gar Private is described as "the unseen man, the man within, the conscience, the alter ego, the secret thoughts, the _"

• Sid

• Mid

• Lid

• Id

What is Gar's nickname for his father?

• Numb-Brains

• Loose Screw

• Aul Bag

• Screwballs

What is Gar's attitude towards Madge?

• Resentful

• Indifferent

• Appreciative

What is Gar's attitude towards his father, S. B.?

• Looks up to him and aspires to be like him.

• He wants to talk more with him and for them both to be more expressive.

• Thinks he is an aul bag and old fashioned.

How do we learn about Gar's failed relationship with Katie Doogan? Explain this device.

The visit from Mr. Boyle causes an emotional reaction from Gar once he leaves. Describe why Gar may have reacted this way.