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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Shawn Keogh's nickname is:
(a) Christy.
(b) Sheamus.
(c) Shaneen.
(d) Red.

2. When Pegeen rushes out to tend to her sheep crisis, what does Shawn offer to Christy to leave?
(a) A bribe.
(b) His help.
(c) The Widow Quin.
(d) Excuses.

3. Which of the following characters does not appear in Act 1?
(a) Old Mahon
(b) Margaret Flaherty
(c) Jimmy Farrell
(d) Philly Cullen

4. Act II opens with Christy performing what activity?
(a) Polishing his boots.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Polishing Pegeen's boots.
(d) Answering the door to a group of young women.

5. Who is listening to Jimmy and Philly's conversation and interrupts them?
(a) The Widow Quin.
(b) Shawn.
(c) Old Mahon.
(d) Christy Mahon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Pegeen angry with Christy for speaking with the girls and the Widow Quin?

2. Pegeen attempts to discredit the Widow Quin by accusing her of:

3. Christy has not been caught for the murder so far because:

4. The setting change from night in Act 1 to morning in Act II has an effect on what?

5. What is Christy's reaction to his father?

(see the answer key)

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