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Dancing at Lughnasa Quiz

Brian Friel
This Study Guide consists of approximately 53 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Dancing at Lughnasa.

Dancing at Lughnasa Quiz

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1)

What is Kate's nickname at school? (from Act 1)

The turkey.
The mother hen.
The goose.
The gander.
2)

What does Michael say haunts his memory of the thirties? (from Act 2)

The personalities of his aunts.
The music.
The country atmosphere.
The love of his mother.
3)

Why doesn't Gerry Evans bring Michael a bicycle? (from Act 1)

The one he sees is the wrong color.
The one he sees is too small.
The one he sees is too big.
The one he sees is for girls.
4)

How does Gerry Evans get to Ballybeg? (from Act 1)

Gerry Evans buys a car.
Gerry Evans buys a bicycle.
Gerry Evans walks.
Gerry Evans gets a ride from a man he meets in a bar.
5)

Why does Chris refuse Gerry Evans' offer? (from Act 1)

She believes he doesn't love her.
She believes he would keep her in poverty.
She believes he would walk out on her again.
She believes he is already married.
6)

Who does Uncle Jack worship during Mass in Uganda? (from Act 2)

The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Obi, the goddess of the earth.
The god of casava.
The god of yams and wine.
7)

What work does Kate find after leaving her teaching job? (from Act 2)

She marries Austin Morgan.
She works as a dressmaker.
She has to apply at the knitting factory.
She tutors Austin Morgan's family.
8)

What does Michael say is found in dancing? (from Act 2)

Strong and unrecognized feelings.
Untapped emotions.
The heart of life and all its hopes.
Unity and community.
9)

What does Uncle Jack remember the children had with scones but never with soda bread? (from Act 2)

Tea.
Bilberry jam.
Apples.
Butter.
10)

What does Gerry Evans see on the way to the Mundy house that he thinks is a good omen? (from Act 1)

A customer for his gramophones.
A leprechaun.
A cow with one horn.
A unicorn.
11)

What does Gerry Evans offer Chris during each annual visit? (from Act 2)

A new bike.
A dinner out.
A dance.
Marriage.
12)

What does Chris want Gerry Evans to do for the family? (from Act 2)

Fix the radio.
Dance with the sisters.
Move in with them.
Write to them from Spain.
13)

What does Kate say is the only thing Gerry Evans does well? (from Act 1)

Sing.
Dance.
Sell himself.
Sell merchandise.
14)

What does Chris do when Gerry Evans dances with Agnes and Maggie? (from Act 2)

Turns the radio off.
Makes up her own dance.
Sings along with the radio.
Joins in the dance.
15)

What does Chris hear that Gerry Evans is doing in Dublin? (from Act 1)

Teaching Bible lessons.
Selling encyclopedias.
Selling gramophones.
Teaching dance lessons.
16)

When does Uncle Jack die? (from Act 2)

On the eve of La Lughansa the year after his return.
Within a month of his homecoming.
On the evening of his return home.
On the eve of La Lughansa the month he returned.
17)

To whom does Maggie compare herself when she dances? (from Act 2)

Shirley Temple.
Cyd Charisse.
Mae West.
Ann Miller.
18)

How long has Rose been gone when the sisters realize she is missing? (from Act 2)

All week.
Three days.
Three hours.
All day.
19)

What household task does Maggie take from Agnes during Lughnasa? (from Act 2)

Laundry.
Cooking.
Cleaning.
Feeding the chickens.
20)

What does dancing become in Michael's memory? (from Act 2)

A daydream.
A wordless ceremony.
A lost art.
A form of exercise.
21)

What does Maggie think Michael should do instead of write? (from Act 2)

Fly his kites.
Study.
Read.
Run around outside.
22)

Where are Agnes and Rose when Michael finds them? (from Act 2)

London.
Sweden.
New York.
Dublin.
23)

Why does Gerry Evans say he is going to Spain? (from Act 2)

To earn a living for his family.
To fight for democracy.
It's somewhere to go.
To fight to preserve the union.
24)

What does Gerry Evans trade with Uncle Jack? (from Act 2)

Reminiscences.
Walking sticks.
Hats.
Philosophies.
25)

How long does Gerry Evans think he's been away? (from Act 1)

Six months.
Eighteen months.
A year.
Thirteen months.
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