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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the sisters stop dancing?
(a) They are worn out.
(b) The radio quits.
(c) They are embarrassed.
(d) Uncle Jack stops them.

2. What language has Uncle Jack been speaking for twenty-five years?
(a) Swahili.
(b) English.
(c) Gaelic.
(d) Ugandan.

3. Who is Gerry Evans imitating when he leaves Ballybeg?
(a) Michael Jackson.
(b) Gene Kelly.
(c) Fred Astaire.
(d) Uncle Jack.

4. Who first proposes that the sisters go to the harvest dance?
(a) Maggie.
(b) Kate.
(c) Agnes.
(d) Rose.

5. What does Gerry Evans offer Chris during each annual visit?
(a) A dance.
(b) A dinner out.
(c) Marriage.
(d) A new bike.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michael say is found in dancing?

2. When is La Lughnasa held in the old days?

3. What shame does Chris bring on the family years before?

4. What are the hand knitters in Ballybeg going to do?

5. What work does Kate find after leaving her teaching job?

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