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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about leaving Ireland appeals to Gar?
(a) He wants to leave Katie.
(b) He wants to leave his friends.
(c) He wishes to not be answerable to anybody and to be rid of any sentimental feelings about his homeland and his past.
(d) He wants to leave the shop.

2. What is the Emperor Hotel?
(a) The Emperor Hotel is where Gar will stay in Philadelphia.
(b) The Emperor Hotel is the hotel that Lizzy and Con stay at.
(c) The Emperor Hotel is where Lizzy will start working in Philadelphia.
(d) The Emperor Hotel is where Gar will start working in Philadelphia.

3. Why is private Gar sceptical about public Gar's declared plans to Katie in the pub in Episode 2?
(a) Public Gar hates medicine and law.
(b) Gar could not pass even a course in fine arts. So his ambition to study medicine or law is unrealistic.
(c) There are no night schools in Philadlephia.
(d) Public Gar never plans well.

4. What is the name of the chapel in which Maire got married?
(a) Maire got married in Bailtefree chapel.
(b) Maire got married in Dublin chapel.
(c) Maire got married in Balleybeg chapel.
(d) Maire got married in Stockton chapel.

5. What happy news does Madge share with Gar in Episode 1?
(a) Her niece has given birth to a girl.
(b) She has been given a raise.
(c) SB has decided to reduce her work.
(d) She is changing jobs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aunt Lizzy say, "Typical Irish" (47)?

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

3. How does Aunt Lizzy differentiate the Gallagher girls from the O'Donnells?

4. What is Boyle's worry?

5. When will Gar start working at the hotel?

(see the answer key)

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