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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The argument between the Widow Quin and Pegeen involves:
(a) The Widow Quin attempting to stay overnight at Pegeen's.
(b) The Widow Quin attempting to marry Pegeen's father.
(c) The Widow Quin attempting to take Shawn away from Pegeen.
(d) The Widow Quin attempting to take Christy home with her.

3. What is poteen?
(a) Potato stew.
(b) Rancid wine.
(c) Illicit whiskey.
(d) Potato alcohol.

4. At the beginning of Act 1, Pegeen is complaining because:
(a) Her father is drunk.
(b) She doesn't want to be alone in the house overnight.
(c) She is getting too old to find a husband.
(d) Shawn won't remove his boots.

5. The people of Pegeen's village can be characterized as:
(a) High society.
(b) Religious zealots.
(c) Devil worshippers.
(d) Peasants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jimmy want to find Pegeen in the beginning of Act III?

2. What would the Widow Quin not have Christy do if he came to live with her?

3. Considering the Irish dialect used by the author, the term "da" means:

4. Christy leaves Pegeen's house to go:

5. Who is "The Playboy of the Western World?"

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