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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What skill does Gerry Evans have that the army wanted?
(a) He can fire a cannon.
(b) He can make explosives.
(c) He can ride a motor bike.
(d) He can speak Spanish.

2. How does Chris heat the iron for their clothes?
(a) On the hearth.
(b) In the fireplace.
(c) On the radiator.
(d) In the stove.

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

4. Why does Rose say she has to leave the berry picking early?
(a) She says she has to go to town.
(b) She says she has an appointment.
(c) She says she is sleepy.
(d) She says she is sick.

5. What household task does Maggie take from Agnes during Lughnasa?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Laundry.
(c) Feeding the chickens.
(d) Cleaning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Uncle Jack remember the children had with scones but never with soda bread?

2. Which of the sisters would care that Austin Morgan is getting married?

3. What does Maggie like to ask Michael?

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

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

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