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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What superstition does Maggie believe?
(a) A black cat should be avoided.
(b) A broken mirror will bring seven years of bad luck.
(c) Never walk under a ladder.
(d) Throw salt over your shoulder if you spill it.

2. What does Kate say is the only thing Gerry Evans does well?
(a) Dance.
(b) Sell merchandise.
(c) Sell himself.
(d) Sing.

3. 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.

4. From what disease does Uncle Jack suffer?
(a) Dengue fever.
(b) Leprosy.
(c) Consumption.
(d) Malaria.

5. What does Kate call vulgar language?
(a) Savage language.
(b) Corner-boy language.
(c) Low-class language.
(d) Back hill language.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why don't the Mundys speak of Uncle Jack when he is a chaplain for the British army?

2. What medication does Uncle Jack take?

3. When is La Lughnasa held in the old days?

4. What does Kate bring Chris from town because she is "far too pale?"

5. Who is the joker of the Mundy family?

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