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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 Agnes call her sisters when they dance immodestly?
(a) Creatures.
(b) Animals.
(c) Pagans.
(d) Demons.

2. What is the "double blessing" Bernie O'Donnell has?
(a) Citizenship in two countries.
(b) Twin girls.
(c) Twice as much money.
(d) Twin boys.

3. How does Uncle Jack feel about multiple wives for one husband?
(a) "I'm getting used to it."
(b) "I'm not sure that I'm against it."
(c) "I'm completely in favor of it."
(d) "I'm completely against it."

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

5. Where does Gerry Evans sign up to join the Spanish army?
(a) In a department store.
(b) In a Catholic church.
(c) In a park.
(d) In a home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Michael say the characters dance with their eyes half closed?

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

3. How does Chris heat the iron for their clothes?

4. When does Uncle Jack return to celebrating Mass?

5. What does Michael say haunts his memory of the thirties?

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