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) Female of ill repute.
c) Makeshift country inn.
d) Vegetable grown for irish stew.

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

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

4. Pegeen's...
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