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Where was the narrator's grandmother's farm located?
Where was the narrator's grandmother's farm located?
- Tipperary (correct)
- Castle Connell
- Kerry
- Seychelles Islands
The narrator's grandmother was a widow.
The narrator's grandmother was a widow.
True (A)
What was the narrator's uncle's name?
What was the narrator's uncle's name?
Con
The narrator's grandmother had a total of ______ children.
The narrator's grandmother had a total of ______ children.
Match the following objects to their corresponding descriptions in the passage:
Match the following objects to their corresponding descriptions in the passage:
The narrator's grandmother was known for being gentle and delicate.
The narrator's grandmother was known for being gentle and delicate.
What happened to the narrator's grandfather?
What happened to the narrator's grandfather?
Why did the narrator's grandmother's heart turn to stone?
Why did the narrator's grandmother's heart turn to stone?
Flashcards
Grandmother
Grandmother
The narrator's maternal grandmother, a widow managing a farm.
Kickham country
Kickham country
A region in Tipperary where the grandmother's farm is located.
Family dynamic
Family dynamic
Grandmother holds authority over the farm, despite Uncle Con being married.
Heart of stone
Heart of stone
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Aunt Annie
Aunt Annie
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Child in the cradle
Child in the cradle
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Race-meeting
Race-meeting
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Salmon fishing
Salmon fishing
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Study Notes
Grandmother's Life
- Grandmother, the narrator's mother, was a widow
- Lived on a farm in the Kickham country of Tipperary
- Farm located on a southern slope of a hill
- Grandmother's property was well-maintained, with balanced fields
- The narrator spent summers at her grandmother's house
- Grandmother was a strong woman
Grandmother's Character
- Despite her husband's death, she took charge
- Managed the farm and children responsibilities
- She was hard and strong
- Showed resilience and determination
Memories of Grandmother
- Her grandmother was a role model
- She had a touch of flexibility and determination
- The narrator enjoyed visiting family and reflected on grandmother's qualities
- The author's grandmother's strength and resilience impressed him
Family Dynamics
- Uncle Con was married, but held control of the farm
- Aunt Annie was a gentle woman
- Aunt Annie was essential to caretaking in the family
- Family had challenges, including the death of a male figure
- Her heart turned to stone from the loss of her husband
- Survived and cared for five daughters and a son.
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