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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Episode 3 Parts 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Aunt Lizzy say, "Typical Irish" (47)?
(a) Aunt Lizzy describes SB as typical Irish.
(b) Aunt Lizzy describes Con as typical Irish.
(c) Aunt Lizzy describes herself as typical Irish.
(d) When Gar says he would think about it, Aunt Lizzy finds the remark typical Irish.

2. How does Madge respond to Gar’s sudden question as she is preparing to leave to Nelly’s house in Episode 3?
(a) Madge says that Gar could also come.
(b) Madge says that SB does not need taking care of.
(c) Madge says that his mother married the better man.
(d) Madge replies that she will return before bedtime.

3. What else does Gar remind SB about in his final morning in Ireland?
(a) He reminds SB that he would be visiting the next year.
(b) He reminds SB that the fencing posts for McGuire need to delivered on Wednesday.
(c) He reminds SB that the milk van would come soon.
(d) He reminds SB that he should take care of his health.

4. Who are Gar's friends?
(a) They are Ned, Tom and Joe.
(b) They are Ben and Boyle.
(c) They are Canon and Ben.
(d) Tney are Canon and Boyle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do public and private Gar sing "Philadelpha, here I come" together after Boyle leaves, in Episode 1 (36)?

2. What, according to private Gar, is the difference between Ireland and the United States?

3. Why does SB say that he might have been Gar's grandfather?

4. Why does Gar go where he does the night before he leaves Ireland?

5. When will Gar start working at the hotel?

(see the answer key)

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