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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Two, Scene One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who had asked Manus to write to her sister in Act 1?
(a) Biddy O'Shea.
(b) Biddy Hanna.
(c) Ginny O'Flaherty.
(d) Mama Donnelly.

2. Which character does Hugh say is not coming back to classes because she can now write her name?
(a) Susan O'Ross.
(b) Nora Dan.
(c) Sarah O'Neill.
(d) Seania Beag.

3. Owen says to Yolland in Act 2, Scene 1 that Manus doesn't have enough money to do what?
(a) Eat.
(b) Leave.
(c) Buy a house.
(d) Marry.

4. What does Yolland say the private core of Ireland would always be to him, even if he lived there?
(a) Incorrect.
(b) Hermetic.
(c) Backwards.
(d) Obscure.

5. Who is Hugh's younger son?
(a) Owen.
(b) Manus.
(c) Yolland.
(d) Michael.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Yolland's father get him a job?

2. What is the foreboding sweet smell an indication of in Act 1?

3. Hugh states that the parish priest in a worthy man but barely what in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. Yolland claims in Act 2, Scene 1 that his father was born the very day that what fell?

5. Who has Hugh spoken to in the morning in Act 1?

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