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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pegeen's formal name is:
(a) Margaret Flaherty.
(b) Sara Tansey.
(c) Pegeen Mike.
(d) Widow Quin.

2. The Widow Quin tells Christy that Pegeen is:
(a) Engaged to be married.
(b) Rude.
(c) Not a christian.
(d) A Widow herself.

3. The resolution of the conflict is:
(a) When Christy is no longer seen as brave.
(b) When Christy wins all of the races.
(c) When Christy becomes more powerful than Old Mahon.
(d) When Christy leaves Pegeen's home.

4. One of themes of the play involves how people:
(a) Make judgements.
(b) React to pain.
(c) Fall in love.
(d) Create relationships.

5. During the girls' discussion of the boots, Sara Tansey:
(a) Makes coffee.
(b) Suggests they wait for Pegeen to return.
(c) Flings the door open and threatens to shoot Christy.
(d) Tries the boots on and considers keeping them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Shawn's plan for Christy?

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

3. Although Christy is not there when the girls enter the house, they know he has been there because they find his boots, which are:

4. The characteristic that Christy lacks until the end of the play is:

5. Where does the Widow Quin tell Old Mahon that Christy is?

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