The Playboy of the Western World | Multiple Choice Test Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

This section contains 180 multiple choice questions about The Playboy of the Western World. Multiple choice questions test a student's recall and understanding of the text. Use these questions for chapter quizzes, homework assignments or tests. Jump to the quiz/homework section for the multiple choice worksheets.

Multiple Choice - Act 1

1. A "shebeen" is a:
a) Fireplace.
b) Vegetable grown for irish stew.
c) Female of ill repute.
d) Makeshift country inn.

2. Act 1 begins with Pegeen:
a) Daydreaming about her wedding.
b) Writing a list of supplies for her father's wedding.
c) Writing a request for wedding supplies.
d) Giving Shawn a list of wedding supplies.

3. Pegeen is referred to as "Pegeen Mike" in the story because:
a) Her middle name is Michelle.
b) Her father is Michael Flaherty.
c) She is bequeathed to Michael O'Donovan.
d) She looks like a boy.

4. Pegeen's...
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