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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 dancing become in Michael's memory?
(a) A wordless ceremony.
(b) A lost art.
(c) A daydream.
(d) A form of exercise.

2. What does Uncle Jack remember the children had with scones but never with soda bread?
(a) Apples.
(b) Butter.
(c) Tea.
(d) Bilberry jam.

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

4. What does Michael say the characters in the play respond to more than the beat of the music?
(a) The lyrics of the music.
(b) The mood of the music.
(c) The sweetness of the music.
(d) The enchantment of the music.

5. Why does Kate object to Gerry Evans going to Spain?
(a) He'll be fighting for democracy.
(b) He'll be putting their income at risk.
(c) He'll be fighting allies of Ireland.
(d) He'll be fighting for godless Communism.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people are at the house for dinner in Act 2?

2. What does Chris think is wrong with the radio?

3. What does Chris want Michael to believe about his father?

4. What bad news does Chris have from Vera McLaughlin?

5. What does Gerry Evans promise Michael during each annual visit?

(see the answer key)

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