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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 Boyle's worry?
(a) He is worried about Gar.
(b) He is worried that the priest Canon O'Bryne may sack him.
(c) He is worried his poems are not going to become famous.
(d) He misses Maire.

2. What is in the suitcase Madge brings in?
(a) There is a photo in the suitcase.
(b) There is an old newspaper in the suitcase.
(c) There is a book in the suitcase.
(d) There is an old coat in the suitcase.

3. How much does SB owe Gar?
(a) He owes him 10 shillings.
(b) He owes him 5 pounds.
(c) He owes him 10 pounds.
(d) He owes 3 pounds and 15 shillings.

4. Why does private Gar quote Edmund Burke’s lines, “It is now sixteen or seventeen years since I saw the Queen of France…at Versailles” (12)?
(a) Private Gar is fond of Burke.
(b) Private Gar is warning public Gar against getting caught up in memories.
(c) Private Gar has studied Burke.
(d) Private Gar wishes to see the queen of France.

5. 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) Boyle wants to hear the song.
(c) SB tries to stop Gar from leaving.
(d) 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Boyle ask Gar for money?

2. What was Gar’s and Katie’s plan?

3. What does Boyle give Gar?

4. Where do the O’Donnells live?

5. What does Boyle mean when he advises Gar to be one hundred percent American?

(see the answer key)

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