28. The Fenian Movement The Fenians wanted freedom from British rule in the 1850's. They felt that the Great famine was because the British did as little as possible to help the Irish. The names of the two founders were James Stephens and John O'Mahony. (Maybe Stephen has something to do with the lead character's name). The movement attracted many young supporters. They were willing to (and did) use violence to get their point across. However the Roman Catholic Church did not support them, creating the split we see in the text.
41. Answers 1. He speaks out against being wrongfully punished. 2. Christmas 3. D) nervous 4. True 5. His mother's 6. The boys pushing him into the wet ditch. 7. False 8. God 9. C) Flight 10. False