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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Maggie think Gerry Evans looks?
(a) Cocky.
(b) Handsome.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Terrified.

2. What worries Kate most about losing her job?
(a) What will become of Uncle Jack?
(b) What will become of Rose?
(c) What will become of the sisters?
(d) What will become of their reputation.

3. What dance do Bernie O'Donnell and Maggie compete in?
(a) The polka.
(b) The waltz.
(c) The Military Two-step.
(d) The jitterbug.

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

5. What feeling does the radio create in Michael?
(a) Jubilation.
(b) Terror.
(c) Unease.
(d) Relaxation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chris hear that Gerry Evans is doing in Dublin?

2. Where is Bernie O'Donnell's husband from?

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

4. What do the back hills people do to celebrate Lughnasa?

5. Why do Maggie and Chris object to Rose seeing Danny Bradley?

(see the answer key)

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