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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way does Christy demonstrate courage in Act II?
(a) He professes his love for Pegeen.
(b) He strikes a beggar that is bothering Pegeen.
(c) He admits his crime to the police.
(d) He tells the Widow Quin to leave him alone.

2. Christy leaves Pegeen's house to go:
(a) Down to join in the races.
(b) Find Michael Flaherty.
(c) To be blessed.
(d) Follow Old Mahon and finish him off.

3. The argument between the Widow Quin and Pegeen involves:
(a) The Widow Quin attempting to marry Pegeen's father.
(b) The Widow Quin attempting to take Christy home with her.
(c) The Widow Quin attempting to take Shawn away from Pegeen.
(d) The Widow Quin attempting to stay overnight at Pegeen's.

4. Which of the following concepts best fit the play?
(a) Life or death situations.
(b) Stereotyping.
(c) Love scorned.
(d) Good versus evil.

5. Christy Mahon's big secret is that:
(a) He killed his three wives.
(b) He killed his father.
(c) He is wanted for larceny and killing a soldier.
(d) He killed his landlord.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philly say he used to do for fun in the graveyard when he was a boy?

2. How does Michael Flaherty say to Christy's request for his blessing?

3. The motivation for sending the girls to meet Christy is:

4. What is the climax of the story?

5. The mood in Act III is:

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