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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Monsewer comes in, checking with Pat to make sure about what?
(a) His breakfast has been prepared.
(b) The boarding house is full.
(c) All rent money has been paid.
(d) Preparations have been made for the arrival of the soldiers and their prisoner.

2. This story explores themes relating to what?
(a) Compassion and love.
(b) The nature of imprisonment, preconception, and honor.
(c) Sin and degradation.
(d) The war between the IRA and the British.

3. What does Meg say to Mulleady's complaint?
(a) She could not help it that his shirts became discolored or torn.
(b) He should go buy new shirts.
(c) He can fold his own shirts next time.
(d) Stop complaining or else she will ask for the rent money he owes.

4. Pat salutes him, sees he has something important to talk about, and tells Meg to do what?
(a) Sweep the steps.
(b) Leave.
(c) Plug her ears.
(d) Begin cooking dinner.

5. How does the story begin?
(a) The actors walk solemnly onto the stage.
(b) Rock and roll music is heard.
(c) A narrator appears.
(d) The actors dance an Irish jig.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Pat, Meg, and Monsewer discuss?

2. This person who will soon be arriving is what?

3. After a brief argument what does Mulleady do?

4. What takes place suddenly in this story?

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

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