"The dead" Why does Gabriel smile at something Lily says on p. 2? What mistake does he then make (in his view)?

What is the “standing joke” with Gabriel’s aunts referenced on p. 4? What things does he make his family members do?

On p. 9, what does Aunt Kate communicate to Mr. Browne about Freddy? What does he do for Freddy in response?

Why does Miss Ivors call Gabriel a “West Briton” on p. 10? What does it appear her politics are, and how do her remarks make Gabriel feel?

What does Aunt Kate get mad about on p. 15? Who is she defending, and who tries to calm her down?

Why does Gabriel not take part in the conversation on p. 18? What does Freddy bring up that other people do not respond to?

Name three points that Gabriel makes in his toast on pgs. 22 and 23. What is the reception to his words?

What does Gabriel imitate on p. 26? Who does he see on the stairs at the bottom of p. 27 and what is she doing?

What were the “fire of stars moments” that Gabriel remembers on p. 31? What are the feelings he is having? What does he want?

What does Gabriel think of his previous “riot of emotions” on p. 38? How does he look at his wife when she is sleeping? What is he imagining the snow doing?