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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Uncle Jack remember the children had with scones but never with soda bread?
(a) Butter.
(b) Apples.
(c) Tea.
(d) Bilberry jam.

2. Why is Michael disappointed in Uncle Jack?
(a) Uncle Jack shouts all the time.
(b) Uncle Jack doesn't look as Michael had imagined him.
(c) Uncle Jack is unkind to the family.
(d) Uncle Jack ignores Michael.

3. How does Maggie lighten the mood about the lack of food in the house?
(a) Maggie says they'll all be thinner.
(b) Maggie says she's got a secret recipe.
(c) Maggie says it's a nice challenge to a chef like her.
(d) Maggie says there's plenty for all.

4. How does Chris feel about her job?
(a) She hates every minute of it.
(b) She loves every minute of it.
(c) She is grateful for every minute of it.
(d) She is bored by every minute of it.

5. What does Maggie think Michael should do instead of write?
(a) Read.
(b) Run around outside.
(c) Study.
(d) Fly his kites.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Uncle Jack think is good about the multiple-wife system?

2. In what year does Dancing at Lughnasa take place?

3. How is Gerry Evans wounded in Spain?

4. What do the people of Ballylbeg plan for Jack?

5. What dance do Bernie O'Donnell and Maggie compete in?

(see the answer key)

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