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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose arrival throws the Mundy household into turmoil?
(a) Gerry Evans.
(b) Bernie O'Donnell.
(c) Michael.
(d) Uncle Jack.

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

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

4. What does Gerry Evans think the radio is when he hears it?
(a) A gramophone.
(b) A recording.
(c) A wireless.
(d) A piano.

5. How long has Gerry Evans been away?
(a) A year.
(b) Six months.
(c) Thirteen months.
(d) Eighteen months.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rose dance in wellingtons?

2. Who first proposes that the sisters go to the harvest dance?

3. What shame does Chris bring on the family years before?

4. What dance do Bernie O'Donnell and Maggie compete in?

5. How does Jack feel about the Ballybeg climate?

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