The Drunkard by Frank O'Connor

The Drunkard was influenced by Frank O'Connor's early life

• True
• False

Where does the story take place?

• England
• United States
• Ireland
• Scotland

Whose death causes Larry's father (Mick Delaney) grief at the beginning of the story?

• Larry's mother
• Larry's brother
• Peter Crowley
• Mr. Dooley

The main source of humor in the story comes from what?

• Mr. Dooley's death being a fake
• Larry getting drunk after the funeral 
• Mrs. Delaney's overreaction at the hosue
• Larry's father getting drunk after the funeral

What is Larry's father's problem in the story?

• He suffers from alcoholism
• He is a drug addict
• He is abusive
• He has a gambling addiction

Both Larry and his mother feel like his father will fall back into his drinking problem after the funeral

• True
• False

What is the climax of the story?

• The death of Mr. Dooley
• Larry and his father attending the funeral
• Larry getting drunk after the funeral
• Larry's father swearing off the drink

The theme of The Drunkard is ______

• Abuse
• Alcoholism
• Gambling
• Drug Addiction

O'Connor uses _____ & ______ to better emphasize his message

• Similes & Metaphors
• Symbols & Fantasy
• Theme & Characterization
• Humor & Irony

The most ironic part of the story is when Larry's father decides to swear off the drink 

• True 
• False