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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Episode 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Madge doing when the play opens?
(a) She is talking to SB.
(b) She is laying the table for tea.
(c) She is cleaning Gar's shirts.
(d) She is visiting her niece.

2. Who can hear private Gar?
(a) Public Gar can hear him.
(b) Madge can hear him.
(c) Madge and SB can hear him.
(d) SB can hear him.

3. What is Gar’s full name?
(a) His full name is Garvin O’Connor.
(b) His full name is Gareth O’Connor.
(c) His full name is Gareth O’Donnell.
(d) His full name is Garvin O’Donnell.

4. Why do public and private Gar sing "Philadelpha, here I come" together after Boyle leaves, in Episode 1 (36)?
(a) It is almost time for the flight when Boyle leaves.
(b) Public Gar is caught up in emotions as Boyle leaves and as he remembers Katie. Private Gar makes him focus on the future by singing together.
(c) SB tries to stop Gar from leaving.
(d) Boyle wants to hear the song.

5. What does Madge bring in from the scullery in Episode 1?
(a) She brings in an old suitcase.
(b) She brings some books.
(c) She brings some cooking pans.
(d) She brings some photos.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the ages of Maire and SB when they married?

2. Who are the Gallagher girls?

3. What is Gar's mood in the beginning of the play?

4. What does public Gar mean when he says “he got ten minutes’ overtime out of my hide” (2)?

5. What has Gar been doing all day long on his final day in Ireland?

(see the answer key)

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