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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What phrase comforts Kate when she thinks of Uncle Jack's pagan worship?
(a) "His own way of looking at the world."
(b) "His own distinctive spiritual search."
(c) "His own ecumenical understanding."
(d) "His way of bringing the world together."

2. What is Michael writing to ask from Santa Claus?
(a) A kite.
(b) A bicycle.
(c) A bell.
(d) A radio.

3. Who is Gerry Evans imitating when he leaves Ballybeg?
(a) Gene Kelly.
(b) Fred Astaire.
(c) Uncle Jack.
(d) Michael Jackson.

4. To whom does Maggie compare herself when she dances?
(a) Ann Miller.
(b) Cyd Charisse.
(c) Mae West.
(d) Shirley Temple.

5. Where does the other Michael Evans live?
(a) Wales.
(b) Dublin.
(c) Barcelona.
(d) London.

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

7. What is unusual about the recruiter of which Gerry Evans learns as he writes his name?
(a) The recruiter has only one leg.
(b) The recruiter is crippled.
(c) The recruiter is a midget.
(d) The recruiter is blind.

8. Who does Rose share her picnic with?
(a) Gerry Evans.
(b) Brian McGuinness.
(c) Danny Bradley.
(d) Austin Morgan.

9. 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.

10. Where does Gerry Evans hide when Agnes comes back from picking blackberries?
(a) On top of the sycamore tree.
(b) In the bushes in front of the house.
(c) Behind the door.
(d) Under the table.

11. How does Maggie feel about Michael's kites?
(a) She is proud of them.
(b) She hates them.
(c) She is amused by them.
(d) She loves them.

12. What is the result of Gerry Evans' war injury?
(a) He is unable to dance.
(b) He is paralyzed.
(c) He is unable to work.
(d) He is unable to walk.

13. How many people are at the house for dinner in Act 2?
(a) Seven.
(b) Eight.
(c) Six.
(d) Five.

14. When does Uncle Jack return to celebrating Mass?
(a) The following Monday, as he promised.
(b) On Christmas Eve.
(c) The following Sunday, as he promised.
(d) Never.

15. What does Chris think is wrong with the radio?
(a) It's old.
(b) It's possessed.
(c) It's broken.
(d) It's improperly wired.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maggie say she would choose if she had to select either a plump old widower or one Wild Woodbine?

2. Why does Kate think Agnes and Rose did not apply to work in the knitting factory?

3. What does Kate say the radio has done to the country?

4. Why does Michael say his kites haven't flown?

5. What does Gerry Evans offer Chris during each annual visit?

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