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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Michael when this story takes place?
(a) Seven.
(b) Ten.
(c) Four.
(d) Thirteen.

2. Whose arrival throws the Mundy household into turmoil?
(a) Bernie O'Donnell.
(b) Uncle Jack.
(c) Gerry Evans.
(d) Michael.

3. What do the back hills people do to celebrate Lughnasa?
(a) Run through a bonfire.
(b) Burn the British in effigy in a bonfire.
(c) Cook around a bonfire.
(d) Drive their cattle through a bonfire.

4. What gift does Danny Bradley give Rose for Christmas?
(a) A silver fish.
(b) A silver rose.
(c) A live fish.
(d) A live rose.

5. What do the Mundy sisters name their radio?
(a) Gerry.
(b) Danny.
(c) Marconi.
(d) Lugh.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Michael building in the yard?

2. Which of the sisters dances alone?

3. Why doesn't Gerry Evans bring Michael a bicycle?

4. What does Chris do that Kate thinks sacrilegious?

5. How does Kate think children should be named?

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