1.Give a brief character sketch of Sophie’s father. What kind of a relationship did they share?
2.What range of emotions did Sophie go through as she waited for Danny Casey?
3. The story “Going Places” draws a beautiful contrast between ‘fact’ and ‘fiction’. Comment.
4. Do you think that Sophie is a representative of unguided adolescent? Discuss.
5.Who is responsible for Sophie's tears? why do you think so?

Q. 

Sophie’s father is an archetype of the lower middle class father who has worked hard in uncompromising conditions in order to earn livelihood for his family. After his day’s work, he watched the television instead of spending time with his family or sharing family responsibilities with his wife. He expects Sophie to buy them a new house instead of engaging in her expensive dream ambitions, if she gets a chance to earn money. His impoverished financial condition does not, however, stop him from watching the football match, or later, going to the pub for celebration. He is shown as a practical, but a self-centered and short-tempered person.