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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 dancing become in Michael's memory?
(a) A lost art.
(b) A wordless ceremony.
(c) A daydream.
(d) A form of exercise.

2. Why can't Vera McLaughlin work in the new factory?
(a) She's too slow.
(b) She's too old.
(c) She's too young.
(d) She doesn't see well enough.

3. How does Kate identify Gerry Evans?
(a) Gerry Evans is tall and handsome.
(b) Gerry Evans is riding a bicycle.
(c) Gerry Evans carries a suitcase of goods to sell.
(d) Gerry Evans has a walking stick and a straw hat.

4. In what year does Dancing at Lughnasa take place?
(a) 1946.
(b) 1958.
(c) 1936.
(d) 1938.

5. Why does Michael think Agnes and Rose did not apply to work in the knitting factory?
(a) Neither sister would have been hired at the factory.
(b) Rose and Agnes were tired of knitting gloves.
(c) Rose would not have been hired at the factory.
(d) Agnes would not have been hired at the factory.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, what does Maggie think Agnes should do to make a living?

2. Why does Kate object to Gerry Evans going to Spain?

3. How old is Michael when he receives the letter from the other Michael Evans?

4. What does Chris do that Kate thinks sacrilegious?

5. What does Maggie think Michael should do instead of write?

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