Under the Hawthorn Tree: Chapters 2-4

What is the children’s father’s name?

• James Murphy

• John O'Driscoll

• Jimmy O'Reilly

• Johnny O'Brien

What does mother intend on selling for food?

• her jewellery

• her blankets

• her family treasures

• her wedding dress and shawl

How does Michael stop the strangers coming into the house?

• he threatens them

• he tells them that they have no food

• he asks for help and tells them they have the fever

• he pretends no one is at home

What did mother buy?

• beef, potatoes, salt, vegetables and yellow meal

• fish, meat and fruit

• oatmeal, potatoes, vegetables and beef

• oatmeal, potatoes, lard, salt, dried beef and yellow meal

What did mother get for her birthday as a child?

• a book

• a new coat

• a teddy bear

• a doll

Why did mother describe Patsy Murphy as being a good man?

• He gave two women with no money some potatoes

• He gave mother free food

• He gave two women with no money some meal

• He gave some homeless people shelter

How far are the roadworks from the village?

• The roadworks are about 12 miles from the village

• The roadworks are about 10 miles from the village

• The roadworks are about 2 miles from the village

• The roadworks are about 20 miles from the village

What is the children’s father’s name?

• James Murphy

• John O'Driscoll

• Jimmy O'Reilly

• Johnny O'Brien

What does mother intend selling for food?

• her jewellery

• her blankets

• her family treasures

• her wedding dress and shawl

How does Michael stop the strangers coming into the house?

• he threatens them

• he tells them that they have no food

• he asks for help and tells them they have the fever

• he pretends no one is at home