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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 Michael say is found in dancing?
(a) Strong and unrecognized feelings.
(b) Unity and community.
(c) Untapped emotions.
(d) The heart of life and all its hopes.

2. What does Chris hear that Gerry Evans is doing in Dublin?
(a) Teaching Bible lessons.
(b) Teaching dance lessons.
(c) Selling encyclopedias.
(d) Selling gramophones.

3. What does Rose wear that is unusual for berry picking?
(a) Her wellingtons.
(b) Her house apron.
(c) Her wraparound dress.
(d) Her Sunday shoes.

4. What does Gerry Evans say they need to check if the aerial is all right but the radio still won't work?
(a) The electric cord.
(b) The dials.
(c) The battery.
(d) The ignition.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people are at the house for dinner in Act 2?

2. What does Agnes call her sisters when they dance immodestly?

3. When does Chris say Michael always vanishes?

4. Which of the sisters dances alone?

5. What feeling does the radio create in Michael?

(see the answer key)

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