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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ben Burton perceive the United States?
(a) For Ben Burton, the U.S. is just another place to live in, like Ireland.
(b) Ben Burton thinks the U.S. is the best place to live in.
(c) Ben Burton thinks the U.S. is better than most places.
(d) Ben Burton thinks the U.S. is not as good as Ireland.

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

3. What is the significance of the item Gar finds in his suitcase?
(a) It was printed on the day SB and Maire got married.
(b) It has news about Maire.
(c) It carries news about SB.
(d) It has news about Ireland.

4. Who visits Gar after Ned, Tom and Joe leave to pub?
(a) Madge's niece visits Gar after Ned, Tom and Joe leave.
(b) Canon visits Gar after Ned, Tom and Joe leave.
(c) Katie visits Gar after Ned, Tom and Joe leave.
(d) SB's brother visits Gar after Ned, Tom and Joe leave.

5. Why is Lizzy surprised when she is told about Senator Doogan's daughter?
(a) She did not know that Katie was his daughter.
(b) She thought Senator Doogan and his family had left Ireland.
(c) She is surprised that Katie is Senator Doogan's daughter.
(d) She is not aware that Ireland had started having senators.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Gar not go to college?

2. What is Master Boyle’s advice?

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

4. Who is loyal to Ned?

5. What does Katie remind Gar about in their conversation in Episode 2?

(see the answer key)

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