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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The character of Christy is portrayed as:
(a) Brave and heroic.
(b) A cold blooded murderer.
(c) A dunce.
(d) Young and naive.

3. Pegeen's wedding is on hold until her fiance receives:
(a) A job.
(b) An endowment.
(c) Dispensation from the Holy Father.
(d) Her father's blessing.

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

5. Shawn reacts to Christy's employment by:
(a) Threatening to kill Christy.
(b) Praying.
(c) Offering to stay with Pegeen.
(d) Calling Christy a liar.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of Christy favorite pastimes after working hard all day on the farm is:

2. What do both Shawn and Michael James claim to hear from a ditch on the side of the road that evening?

3. The issue of Christy going home with the Widow Quin is resolved when:

4. Christy tells Pegeen that his father:

5. The setting of Act 1 takes place:

(see the answer key)

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