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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Episode 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Gar not go to college?
(a) He wanted to start his own business.
(b) He wanted to become a priest.
(c) Gar wanted to travel.
(d) Gar felt a life of a student was not for him.

2. Why does private Gar say that public Gar would make a great president of the United States?
(a) Private Gar is trying to cajole pubic Gar out of his despondent mood by imagining a bright future.
(b) Private Gar believes Gar will be president.
(c) Private Gar thinks an Irishman should become president.
(d) Private Gar does not think highly of presidents.

3. In Episode 2, what does public Gar do once Boyle leaves?
(a) He goes out for a walk.
(b) He chats with Madge.
(c) He goes to sleep.
(d) He starts packing his clothes.

4. What has Gar been doing all day long on his final day in Ireland?
(a) He has been packing flour bags.
(b) He has been fishing.
(c) He has been talking to SB.
(d) He has been visiting his friends.

5. Why does Aunt Lizzy say, "Typical Irish" (47)?
(a) Aunt Lizzy describes SB as typical Irish.
(b) Aunt Lizzy describes herself as typical Irish.
(c) When Gar says he would think about it, Aunt Lizzy finds the remark typical Irish.
(d) Aunt Lizzy describes Con as typical Irish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Emperor Hotel?

2. Why is private Gar sceptical about public Gar's declared plans to Katie in the pub in Episode 2?

3. Where was Con's first job in the U.S.?

4. What about leaving Ireland appeals to Gar?

5. What does Aunt Lizzy have to say about SB?

(see the answer key)

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