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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the conversation, what does Pat comment about the fight of the IRA for independence?
(a) It is almost over.
(b) It has just begun.
(c) It is over.
(d) It is never over.

2. As the IRA officer inspects the books, what does he say?
(a) If her had his way, this home would be destroyed.
(b) If he had his way, the prisoner would stay here.
(c) If he had his way, he would stay here without the prisoner.
(d) If he had his way, the prisoner would be going to another house.

3. Why does Meg feel betrayed?
(a) She has covered his rent before and does not want to do it again.
(b) After all she has done for him, he turns out to be a spy.
(c) She wanted to meet the prisoner first.
(d) After everything she said and did to defend Mulleady when he ran away with the church funds.

4. What do Meg and Pat say drove Monsewer half mad?
(a) The treaty signed by some of the members of the IRA to end the fighting.
(b) His father.
(c) His move to Ireland.
(d) His mother.

5. When the sailor shows a handful of notes, what do Meg and Pat comment?
(a) Money is the best religion and the best form of politics.
(b) They do not want his dirty money.
(c) No amount of money can persuade them.
(d) Money means nothing when one is a Communist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what is Pat afraid, regarding the IRA's cause?

2. About what else do Meg and Pat argue?

3. When she is gone, what does Monsewer tell Pat?

4. This story explores themes relating to what?

5. Why can Mulleady not leave with Miss Gilchrist?

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