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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gerry Evans have that Chris and Rose doesn't know about?
(a) A fortune.
(b) A baronial estate.
(c) A wife and family.
(d) A secret illness.

2. What does Maggie think Michael should do instead of write?
(a) Fly his kites.
(b) Read.
(c) Run around outside.
(d) Study.

3. Why does Michael think Agnes and Rose did not apply to work in the knitting factory?
(a) Agnes would not have been hired at the factory.
(b) Neither sister would have been hired at the factory.
(c) Rose and Agnes were tired of knitting gloves.
(d) Rose would not have been hired at the factory.

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

5. What does Rose wear that is unusual for berry picking?
(a) Her wellingtons.
(b) Her Sunday shoes.
(c) Her house apron.
(d) Her wraparound dress.

6. What do Agnes and Rose agree to do next Sunday?
(a) Pick berries.
(b) Fix Sunday dinner.
(c) Invite Gerry Evans for a dance.
(d) Go to church.

7. Why does Michael say the characters dance with their eyes half closed?
(a) The music bores them.
(b) The music makes them sleepy.
(c) Closing their eyes helps them to listen better.
(d) To open their eyes would break the spell.

8. How long has Rose been gone when the sisters realize she is missing?
(a) Three hours.
(b) All day.
(c) Three days.
(d) All week.

9. Which of the sisters would care that Austin Morgan is getting married?
(a) Rose.
(b) Kate.
(c) Agnes.
(d) Maggie.

10. Why is Kate offended at Uncle Jack's talk of multiple wives?
(a) The neighbors would not approve.
(b) The parish priest would not approve.
(c) The pope would not approve.
(d) Their mother would not have approved.

11. 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.

12. What does Michael say is found in dancing?
(a) Untapped emotions.
(b) Unity and community.
(c) The heart of life and all its hopes.
(d) Strong and unrecognized feelings.

13. What does Gerry Evans promise Michael during each annual visit?
(a) A new bike.
(b) A bell for his bike.
(c) A trip to the city.
(d) A trip to Spain.

14. What does Maggie say she would choose if she had to select either a plump old widower or one Wild Woodbine?
(a) The plump old widower.
(b) Both.
(c) Neither.
(d) The Wild Woodbine.

15. Who does Uncle Jack worship during Mass in Uganda?
(a) The god of casava.
(b) Obi, the goddess of the earth.
(c) The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
(d) The god of yams and wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chris do when Gerry Evans dances with Agnes and Maggie?

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

3. To whom does Maggie compare herself when she dances?

4. What does Chris want Gerry Evans to do for the family?

5. What does Maggie forget at the end of the play?

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