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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 herself as typical Irish.
(b) Aunt Lizzy describes Con as typical Irish.
(c) When Gar says he would think about it, Aunt Lizzy finds the remark typical Irish.
(d) Aunt Lizzy describes SB as typical Irish.

2. Why does Gar go through a series of flashbacks after Katie leaves the pub?
(a) He recalls the words of Boyle, Katie and Madge and realizes that he will be leaving a lot of memories behind.
(b) He changes his mind about leaving Ireland.
(c) He wishes to turn back the clock and undo some of his past actions.
(d) Katie has reminded him of his past.

3. Why is SB awake early in the morning at the end of the play?
(a) He is expecting an early morning delivery.
(b) He is an insomniac.
(c) He plans to take Gar to the airport.
(d) He is unable to sleep.

4. What is Gar's mood in the beginning of the play?
(a) He is ecstatic.
(b) He is pensive.
(c) He is sad.
(d) He is hopeful.

5. Why does public Gar respond, "I don't know" to private Gar at the end of the play (96)?
(a) Public Gar relies on private Gar for making decisions and so does not know why he is leaving.
(b) Public Gar is in agreement with private Gar and realizes that he is paying a huge price by leaving Ireland.
(c) Aunt Lizzy writes to say that she can't come to the airport.
(d) Public Gar has got a new job in Ireland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is SB's question to Madge on the day Gar is leaving Ireland?

2. What was the weather like the day Maire and SB got married?

3. Why does Gar say that Boyle may have been his father?

4. What do private and public Gar do together after Madge leaves in Episode 1?

5. How did Ben Burton help Lizzy and Con?

(see the answer key)

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