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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. What is Madge's main concern at the end of the play?
(a) She is worried that Nelly will need more help.
(b) She is worried that Gar may regret his decision.
(c) She is worried that SB may not be able to manage.
(d) She realizes that the first few weeks in Philadelphia will be tough on Gar.

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

3. What had Gar mentioned in his earlier letter to Aunt Lizzy?
(a) He had written about Katie to Aunt Lizzy.
(b) He had written about his salary to Aunt Lizzy.
(c) He had written about paying back the airfare to Aunt Lizzy.
(d) He had written about Ireland to Aunt Lizzy.

4. What is Madge doing when the play opens?
(a) She is cleaning Gar's shirts.
(b) She is laying the table for tea.
(c) She is visiting her niece.
(d) She is talking to SB.

5. What were the ages of Maire and SB when they married?
(a) She was 20 and he was 40.
(b) She was 19 and he was 20.
(c) She was 19 and he was 40.
(d) She was 19 and he was 30.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does public Gar ask Madge when the baby will get christened?

2. What does public Gar offer to do to help Madge in Episode 3?

3. In Episode 3, who wins the game that night?

4. Why does public Gar respond, "I don't know" to private Gar at the end of the play (96)?

5. Why is it easier to manage the shop now than in the past?

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