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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. Why does Meg tell Teresa to stop thinking about this person's fate?
(a) She does not care about this person.
(b) There is no need to mourn him before it becomes necessary.
(c) She does not want to think about his fate.
(d) It will only make her worry more.

2. What does Pat sing?
(a) A love song to Ireland.
(b) A dramatic song about the IRA.
(c) A lament about a laughing soldier killed for the Irish cause.
(d) A humorous song about England.

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

4. What does Pat bitterly say about their house?
(a) It once housed so many noble fighters and is now little more than a brothel.
(b) It once was his and Meg's home.
(c) It once was beautiful and well-kept.
(d) It once was run properly.

5. What does Monsewer think about Irish martyrs?
(a) They are fools.
(b) He would gladly be in the same position.
(c) He hopes he will never have to be one.
(d) He would never want to be one.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are they both captured and held hostage?

2. What does the IRA officer come in and do?

3. This raucous comedy-drama tells the parallel stories of what two people?

4. After saying she will pray for everyone, what does Miss Gilchrist do?

5. What does Meg tell Mulleady as she chases him out?

(see the answer key)

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