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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Gerry Evans bring Michael a bicycle?
(a) The one he sees is the wrong color.
(b) The one he sees is too small.
(c) The one he sees is for girls.
(d) The one he sees is too big.

2. How does Gerry Evans react when Chris tells him the family is watching them?
(a) "Shame on them!"
(b) "Better still!"
(c) "They're just jealous!"
(d) "Let's get out of sight!"

3. To what tune do Gerry Evans and Chris dance?
(a) Some Enchanted Evening.
(b) Dancing in the Dark.
(c) String of Pearls.
(d) Pennsylvania 6-5000.

4. What is Kate determined to do this winter?
(a) Fix up the old bicycle and learn to ride it.
(b) Save enough money to buy a car.
(c) Take the bus to town.
(d) Start riding the horse to town.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the sisters refuses to watch Chris dancing with Gerry Evans?

2. What does Maggie admire about Brian McGuinness?

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

4. What is Kate's nickname at school?

5. How old is Michael when this story takes place?

(see the answer key)

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