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WorksheetsLA 9 The Grave by James Heneghan Chapters 1-14
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
We are introduced to Tom in Liverpool, England in the year
1963
1847
1974
2020
As Tom performs CPR on Tully in chapter 2, bystanders say things like, "It's no wonder, wasn't he fishing on a Sunday. On the holy Sabbath" (Henegan 21). Henegan uses this detail most clearly to reveal:
the dislike the community has for Tully.
that the community is highly religious.
the reliance of the community on fishing.
that CPR is unheard of at this point in history.
The phrase, "Tom and Brian nicked a chocky bicky from the corner store on their way to St. Ozzy's" means:
Tom and Brian dropped off their resumes at the corner store on their way to school.
Tom and Brian split a chocolate bar between them on the way to school.
Tom and Brian stole a pop from the corner store on their way to school.
Tom and Brian stole a chocolate bar from the corner store on the way to school.
Complete the following quote with the correct vocabulary word: "Tully, talking to his sister, but his cold eyes on me, said, 'Maybe you were right about the _________ Hannah. This young fellow has no name, and he's my living image."
shee-og
fozzy
yobbos
blight
What two things does Tom figure he'll miss if he never returns to "the present."?
Kung Fu
Percy and Paula Partridge
Football
His parents
The school
Throughout the story so far, Tom believes he spots this figure tucked into the crowd at key moments:
the shee-og
a green goblin
Mrs. Mullen
the grave
Tom settles into life with the Monaghans on this part of Ireland:
the Isle of Man
Achill Island
Dublin
Mallaranny
This object replaces Michael Jackson in the matchbox Tom carries with him from present to past:
a lock of Hannah's hair
a claddagh ring
the bloom of a fushia
an egg-shaped rock
Fill in the blank with the appropriate vocabulary word: At the end of chapter 7, a man named "Begley" shows up with his _______ and a battering ram.
blight
fozzies
yobbos
gentry
Chose the word that is the clearest choice to fill the blank in the following sentence: Begley has come in order to _________ the people who are living on his land. He will destroy their homes in order to force them out.
encourage
destroy
scare
evict
Read the following excerpt found on page 84 and answer the question that follows:
". . . You've no idea how it weighs on you; it was hard enough taking care of yourself without a big softy to worry about as well. Brendan Monaghan was all right because he had parents and a brother and sister to look after him, but Brian only had me, and i already had enough trouble just trying to take care of myself.
Monaghans on my mind. Tully looking so much like me. Wanting to be back there."
This excerpt most clearly shows the following about the character of Tom:
Tom cannot think straight, as indicated by the sentence fragments used in paragraph 2.
The clear contrast between Tom's attitude toward Brian at the start of the book and his attitude now shows him to be a dynamic character.
Tom would prefer to be with Brendan over Brian because he has found a sense of belonging.
Tom suffers amnesia because Mr. Monaghan has died at this point in the novel.
Upon returning to Ireland, Tom joins the Monaghans on their journey across Ireland "by the skin of their feet," which means:
they are determined.
they will walk.
their feet are rotting.
they fear they will not make it.
Identify the mood of the following excerpt:
"Tully and Hannah led [Mrs. Monaghan] gently down onto the wet sand and over the barnacled rocks to the mainland and we joined thin flow of people trickling slowly eastward. Almost all were barefoot; some limped along with the aid of sticks, some carried wicker baskets or pushed handcarts loaded with belongings. . ."
tragic
sombre
optimistic
serene
In chapter 13, we are introduced to Clancy, the baliff of Mr. Simmons, who tries to recruit fighters to take on Paddy O'Gorman. Why are people willing to step into the ring and take their chances at fighting O'Gorman?
Mr. Simmons hands out livestock to the winner.
Mr. Simmons offers them job opportunities if they win.
Mr. Simmons offers to give them a ride to their destination in his cart.
Mr. Simmons is an honourable man and, therefore, they trust that he will keep them safe.
Who steps into the ring to fight O'Gorman? (Multiple answers)
Brendan
Tom
Tully
Hannah
What skill from the future does Tom use to defeat O'Gorman?
A mean left hook
Meditation
Kung Fu
Football kicks
By defeating O'Gorman, Tom earns this title:
The Ace of Achill
Tornado Tom
The U.K. Kicker
The Champion of Mayo
