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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The characteristic that Christy lacks until the end of the play is:
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Mercy.
(c) A sense of humor.
(d) Confidence.

2. What is it about Christy that Old Mahon recognizes while watching him win the race?
(a) The way he spits.
(b) The way he rides a horse.
(c) The way he runs.
(d) His hat.

3. A literary term for Pegeen's warning to Christy about what will happen if he keeps telling his story is?
(a) Foreshadowing.
(b) Irony.
(c) Imagery.
(d) Satire.

4. Christy committed the murder by:
(a) Stabbing the victim with a knife.
(b) Dropping a loy on the victim's skull.
(c) Strangling the victim.
(d) Shooting the victim.

5. The conversation between Jimmy and Philly turns to:
(a) That Pegeen deserves a better husband than Shawn.
(b) The Widow Quin.
(c) What would happen if the skull of Christy's father was found.
(d) Pegeen's wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describe Christy's mood when he leaves Pegeen's home?

2. Of the prizes Christy wins, he does not receive:

3. The majority of the characters' dialogues include:

4. The resolution of the conflict is:

5. Which of the following could be considered to have a significant impact on the characters' lives?

(see the answer key)

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