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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the IRA officer come in and do?
(a) He aks for the prisoner.
(b) He asks a list of questions about the house.
(c) He pays the rent for the prisoner.
(d) He asks for a room to rent.

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

3. About what does Pat sing?
(a) How he wonders what life is like outside of Ireland.
(b) How wonderful the Brits are.
(c) How he wishes he were an Irishman.
(d) How strong the IRA once was.

4. What takes place suddenly in this story?
(a) Violence.
(b) Gun shots.
(c) Violence, music, and humor.
(d) Music.

5. What ironic comment does Pat make, regarding what Monsewar has told him?
(a) How sad it is that the IRA is fighting again.
(b) How he wishes the IRA would fight again.
(c) How wonderful it is to be British.
(d) How great it is the IRA is fighting again.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does his missing leg have to do with his conversation with Meg?

2. What does Meg tearfully tell him?

3. What do Pat and Meg say about Monsewer's history?

4. What does Teresa promise?

5. On what does Pat insist from the officer?

(see the answer key)

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