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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Mundy family use as fuel for the stove?
(a) Wood.
(b) Newspaper.
(c) Turf.
(d) Dung.

2. What is the first step in swapping possessions in Uncle Jack's village in Uganda?
(a) Present your possession to a third party.
(b) Fling your possession in the air.
(c) Put your possession on the ground and step away from it.
(d) Hand your possession to the recipient.

3. Why does Rose dance in wellingtons?
(a) She can't get the wellingtons off.
(b) She has no other shoes.
(c) Her other shoes are for Sunday.
(d) The wellingtons are more comfortable.

4. What does Chris want Michael to believe about his father?
(a) That he is responsible.
(b) That he is handsome.
(c) That he is trustworthy.
(d) That he is honorable.

5. What does Gerry Evans trade with Uncle Jack?
(a) Reminiscences.
(b) Hats.
(c) Philosophies.
(d) Walking sticks.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is La Lughnasa held in the old days?

2. Why does Kate object to Gerry Evans going to Spain?

3. What work do Rose and Agnes do after they leave Ballybeg?

4. What unusual stage convention involves the boy Michael?

5. What popular song does Gerry Evans dance to with the sisters in Act 2?

(see the answer key)

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