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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 Maggie forget at the end of the play?
(a) The recipe for Eggs Ballybeg.
(b) The steps to a dance.
(c) The answer to a riddle.
(d) The words to a song.

2. Which of the sisters is first to stop work and dance to the radio music?
(a) Agnes.
(b) Chris.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Rose.

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

4. What does Uncle Jack promise he'll do soon?
(a) Teach a class on Ugandan customs.
(b) Go to the harvest festival.
(c) Walk four times a day.
(d) Say Mass in the house.

5. What does Gerry Evans promise Michael during each annual visit?
(a) A new bike.
(b) A trip to Spain.
(c) A bell for his bike.
(d) A trip to the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Gerry Evans think he's been away?

2. Which of the sisters is the most graceful dancer?

3. When does Chris say Michael always vanishes?

4. Why does Michael think Agnes and Rose did not apply to work in the knitting factory?

5. Where are Agnes and Rose when Michael finds them?

(see the answer key)

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