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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What unusual stage convention involves the boy Michael?
(a) The boy Michael is played by an adult.
(b) The boy Michael narrates the play.
(c) The boy Michael is invisible, and his lines are said by adult Michael.
(d) The boy Michael is silent.

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

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

4. How long does Gerry Evans think he's been away?
(a) Six months.
(b) Thirteen months.
(c) Eighteen months.
(d) A year.

5. Who is Okawa?
(a) Uncle Jack's name in Uganda.
(b) Uncle Jack's imaginary friend.
(c) Uncle Jack's houseboy in Uganda.
(d) Uncle Jack's pet name for Michael.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the "double blessing" Bernie O'Donnell has?

2. Who is Bernie O'Donnell?

3. What do the people of Ballylbeg plan for Jack?

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

5. How does Maggie think Gerry Evans looks?

(see the answer key)

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