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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. This raucous comedy-drama tells the parallel stories of what two people?
(a) Prostitutes, one Irish and one British.
(b) Soldiers, one American and one German.
(c) Caretakers, one Irish and one British.
(d) Soldiers, one Irish and one British.

2. How does Pat try to reassure her?
(a) Saying she is nothing like the merciless prostitutes and thieves he really meant.
(b) Saying she is a good housekeeper.
(c) Saying it will be their home again soon.
(d) Saying he knows Monsewer will sell it soon.

3. What is Monsewer doing as he comes in?
(a) Blowing the first few notes of his song on the bagpipes.
(b) Asking about the room being prepared for the soldier.
(c) Singing a sad lament.
(d) Arguing with Meg over the dinner menu.

4. How did Monsewer choose his title?
(a) He wanted to sound sophisticated.
(b) He wishes he were French.
(c) He wanted nothing to do with anything English such as the title "mister."
(d) He grew tired of his name.

5. What do Pat and Meg say about Monsewer's history?
(a) He was born in England but was Irish on his mother's side.
(b) He was born in Ireland but was English on his mother's side.
(c) He was born in Irelnad but was English on his father's side.
(d) He was born in England but was Irish on his father's side.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is this person playing the bagpipes?

2. What circumstances do Meg and Pat discuss?

3. After Mulleady goes, about what does Meg complain?

4. How does Pat say he lost his leg?

5. When the sailor shows a handful of notes, what do Meg and Pat comment?

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