Gnathrud

Question 1

This story is based on violence in contrast with family life.

Answer 1

Baineann an sceal seo le foreigean i gcodarsnacht le saol an teaghlaigh

Question 2

It is a modern short story in which we get a clear portrayal of the Troubles of the North.

Answer 2

Is gearrsceal nua aimseartha e ina fhaighimid leargas cumasach ar thriobloidi an tuaiscirt

Question 3

Jimmy is a big family man who is happy with his wife.

Answer 3

Is fear mor clainne e Jimmy ata sasta ar fad lena bhean cheile

Question 4

It is the tragedy of the story that a great man like Jimmy dies.

Answer 4

Is e tragoid an sceil go maraitear fear ionraic mar Jimmy

Question 5

As is done in modere shortstories we are told of the thoughts of the main character without details of his life.

Answer 5

Mar a dheantar sa ghearrsceal nua aimseartha, diritear ar smaointe an phriomhcharachtair gan miontuairisci a thabhairt ar a shaol

Question 6

Maybe a cathloic family left the house Jimmy and Sarah bought as we are told it was closed up.

Answer 6

Bfheidir gur threig teaghlach Caitliceach an teach a cheannaigh Jimmy agus Sarah mar deirtear linn go raibh se dubta suas le fada

Question 7

Chances are they are protestant as the twins are named after the queen of England and her sister, Elizabeth and Margaret.

Answer 7

Seans gur Protastunaigh iad mar ta an cupla ainmnithe i ndiaidh Bhanriona Shasana agus a deirfiur Elizabeth agus Margaret.

Question 8

Maybe that is the “reason” there was a presuit on poor Jimmy.

Answer 8

Bfheidir gurbh e sin an fath a raibh toir ar Jimmy bocht