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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Katie remind Gar about in their conversation in Episode 2?
(a) She reminds him of the old times.
(b) Katie reminds him that SB will miss Gar.
(c) She reminds him that Ireland is his home.
(d) She reminds him that he should visit her.

2. What does Boyle ask of Gar once he is in Philadelphia?
(a) He asks Gar to write to him.
(b) He asks Gar to speak to Lizzy about him.
(c) He asks Gar to look out for newspapers that may be interested in publishing his poems.
(d) He asks Gar to look for a job for him.

3. What is public Gar's response to Katie in Episode 2?
(a) Public Gar says he plans to take care of SB.
(b) Public Gar observes that SB would have to manage.
(c) Public Gar declares that he would not be able to spend another day in Ballybeg.
(d) Public Gar agrees with Katie.

4. What causes Madge's outburst at the sight of SB after Gar leaves for the pub?
(a) Madge thinks SB should accompany Gar.
(b) Madge thinks SB should speak to Gar.
(c) Madge seems to be overwhelmed by Gar's departure, her niece's new born baby and her usual housework.
(d) Madge thinks SB will not be able to handle Gar's departure.

5. What do the Gar's friends talk about in Episode 2?
(a) They talk about their imaginary exploits with women.
(b) They talk about Gar's departure.
(c) They talk about the United States.
(d) They talk about Ireland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does private Gar taunt public Gar about his decision to leave for Philadelphia?

2. What travel documents do private and public Gar check?

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

4. Why does Aunt Lizzy want Gar to come?

5. Why is private Gar sceptical about public Gar's declared plans to Katie in the pub in Episode 2?

(see the answer key)

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