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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gerry Evans get to Ballybeg?
(a) Gerry Evans gets a ride from a man he meets in a bar.
(b) Gerry Evans walks.
(c) Gerry Evans buys a bicycle.
(d) Gerry Evans buys a car.

2. How soon does Kate predict Gerry Evans will come back?
(a) In a week.
(b) Never.
(c) In a month.
(d) In a year.

3. What does Maggie forget at the end of the play?
(a) The recipe for Eggs Ballybeg.
(b) The steps to a dance.
(c) The answer to a riddle.
(d) The words to a song.

4. What has Michael painted on the kites?
(a) White roosters.
(b) Sunny, happy faces.
(c) Cruel, garish faces.
(d) Forest animals.

5. Why does Kate ask God to forgive her?
(a) For calling Gerry Evans a bastard.
(b) For judging her sisters.
(c) For refusing to dance.
(d) For poisoning the atmosphere in the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerry Evans say they need to check if the aerial is all right but the radio still won't work?

2. Why does Rose dance in wellingtons?

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

4. Which of the sisters is the most graceful dancer?

5. How long has Rose been gone when the sisters realize she is missing?

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