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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first step in swapping possessions in Uncle Jack's village in Uganda?
(a) Hand your possession to the recipient.
(b) Present your possession to a third party.
(c) Put your possession on the ground and step away from it.
(d) Fling your possession in the air.

2. Why does Michael say the characters dance with their eyes half closed?
(a) To open their eyes would break the spell.
(b) The music bores them.
(c) Closing their eyes helps them to listen better.
(d) The music makes them sleepy.

3. What does Michael say the characters in the play respond to more than the beat of the music?
(a) The enchantment of the music.
(b) The mood of the music.
(c) The sweetness of the music.
(d) The lyrics of the music.

4. What is the population of Balleybeg looking forward to?
(a) The harvest dance.
(b) The harvest potluck.
(c) The harvest picnic.
(d) The harvest parade.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the sisters refuses to watch Chris dancing with Gerry Evans?

2. What has Michael painted on the kites?

3. To what tune do Gerry Evans and Chris dance?

4. Which sister is dead when Michael finds them?

5. What does Michael say language surrenders to in music?

(see the answer key)

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