slab boys - failure

Question 1

Jack applied to the GSofA when he was Phil’s age. He never got in.

Answer 1

“its a pretty tough entrance exam, you know. I’ve tried it”

Question 2

Phil doesn’t get into GSofA and has already quit his job

Answer 2

“Alan:You didn’t get in
Phil:What?
Alan:Exceptionally high number of candidates this year…something like that”

“Still here, McCann? You can go any time, you know”

Question 3

Spanky remains in the slab room. He is in the same position as he was at the start of the play. he is more grounded than Phil and quickly settles into his fate

Answer 3

“Why don’t you can it, Phil? Me and the boy want to get cleaned up”