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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the sisters dances alone?
(a) Rose.
(b) Agnes.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Kate.

3. How many pairs of gloves must the sisters produce this week?
(a) Six.
(b) Sixty.
(c) Two dozen.
(d) One dozen.

4. What is the population of Balleybeg looking forward to?
(a) The harvest picnic.
(b) The harvest parade.
(c) The harvest dance.
(d) The harvest potluck.

5. What is Michael building in the yard?
(a) A treehouse.
(b) A fort.
(c) Kites.
(d) A birdhouse.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to the Sweeney boy at Lughnasa?

3. In what year does Dancing at Lughnasa take place?

4. What is Wild Woodbine?

5. Why doesn't Gerry Evans bring Michael a bicycle?

(see the answer key)

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