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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, Pegeen is engaged to marry:
(a) No one.
(b) Shawn Keogh.
(c) Michael James Flaherty.
(d) Christy Mahon.

2. The term "peelers" refers to:
(a) Chicken thieves.
(b) The police.
(c) Children.
(d) Renegade soldiers.

3. The author's dialogue and description of the night gives what impression?
(a) It is peaceful and serene.
(b) It is a perfect time for visiting neighbors.
(c) It is the most exciting time of day.
(d) It is not safe to be out after dark.

4. The issue of Christy going home with the Widow Quin is resolved when:
(a) The Widow Quin decides to stay with Christy and Pegeen.
(b) Christy says he wants to stay with Pegeen.
(c) Shawn decides to stay with Christy and Pegeen.
(d) Christy falls asleep.

5. When Pegeen asks Christy if he is attracting many girls after telling his story, he replies:
(a) "No, just the Widow Quin."
(b) "Hundreds."
(c) "Yes, they won't leave me be."
(d) "I haven't told my story no place till this night."

Short Answer Questions

1. Christy committed the murder by:

2. Pegeen is referred to as "Pegeen Mike" in the story because:

3. The Widow Quin tells Christy that Pegeen is:

4. The setting of Act 1 takes place:

5. Christy responds to Pegeen with, "We're alike so" after she tells him:

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