Tally's Blood

What is our first impression of Lucia?

• She refuses to take her new dress off.

• She refuses to speak in Italian.

• She is spoilt.

• She is grieving for her mother.

What examples do we have of Rosinella's kindness so far?

• She is adamant that Lucia take off her dress.

• Buying jumpers to send to relatives in Italy.

• Her anger regarding Luigi's new marriage.

• Buying Lucia a dress with money meant for a new coat for herself.

Find a quotation from pages 4-5 which conveys Massimo's love for Rosinella.

Massimo is married to

Lucia is Rosinella's

Write a word to sum up the play (or its historical context) so far.

Which is NOT a theme in the play?

• War

• Conflict

• Death

• Immigration

Explain the double meaning of the term, 'Tally's blood'.