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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Old Mahon want from Philly and Jimmy in exchange for his story?
(a) The truth.
(b) The location of his son.
(c) The Widow Quin.
(d) A drink.

2. A "shebeen" is a:
(a) Female of ill repute.
(b) Makeshift country inn.
(c) Vegetable grown for irish stew.
(d) Fireplace.

3. The responsibility of barkeep in Michael James' establishment falls to:
(a) Michael James
(b) Shawn
(c) Pegeen
(d) His wife.

4. What does Old Mahon insist the Widow Quin examine?
(a) His hat.
(b) His head.
(c) His son.
(d) His mind.

5. How does Old Mahon react when Christy pushes him out the door?
(a) Happy that his son is now the boss.
(b) He believes he has outsmarted him.
(c) Looking for vengence.
(d) He trips, hits his head and dies.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The resolution of the conflict is:

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

4. The majority of the characters' dialogues include:

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

(see the answer key)

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