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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What unusual stage convention involves the boy Michael?
(a) The boy Michael is played by an adult.
(b) The boy Michael is invisible, and his lines are said by adult Michael.
(c) The boy Michael is silent.
(d) The boy Michael narrates the play.

2. Why does Michael say his kites haven't flown?
(a) The area is too crowded with trees.
(b) Not enough wind.
(c) The kites aren't finished.
(d) The kites need tails.

3. How old is Michael when this story takes place?
(a) Ten.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Seven.
(d) Four.

4. Why does Michael leave the family home when he is old enough?
(a) He has to travel for an education.
(b) The spirit and fun is gone.
(c) He is the last one left in the home.
(d) He gets a job that takes him away.

5. Whose arrival throws the Mundy household into turmoil?
(a) Gerry Evans.
(b) Bernie O'Donnell.
(c) Michael.
(d) Uncle Jack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chris want Michael to believe about his father?

2. Where does Gerry Evans hide when Agnes comes back from picking blackberries?

3. What infuriates Agnes about Kate?

4. What has Michael painted on the kites?

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

(see the answer key)

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