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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Drumm think Young Charlie should be sent away?
(a) There are more opportunities in a bigger country.
(b) There aren't a lot of jobs available in Ireland.
(c) He is too bright not to continue his education.
(d) International travel is character building.

2. Where is Charlie as the play opens?
(a) Playing poker at the club.
(b) Sleeping in bed.
(c) Sitting in his childhood home.
(d) Drinking at the pub.

3. What does Charlie feel keeps him from being successful?
(a) Bad luck.
(b) No ambition.
(c) Lack of education.
(d) Memories of Da.

4. What ritual does Da have trouble with?
(a) Ironing a shirt.
(b) Reading the paper.
(c) Shaving.
(d) Making tea.

5. Which of the following was not a big part of Da's life?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Playing cards.
(c) Praying.
(d) Working.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Charlie not tell Da?

2. How long has it been since Charlie and Oliver have seen each other?

3. Who is Oliver?

4. Why does Mother think that Da ruined Young Charlie's chances for a job?

5. Young Charlie's birth mother __________________.

(see the answer key)

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