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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sarah give Christy her petticoat and shawl?
(a) So that he will choose her instead of Pegeen.
(b) To wear as a disguise.
(c) As a prize for the last race.
(d) As a tourniquet for his wound.

2. The length of time covered in Act 1 is:
(a) A fortnight.
(b) The period of Pegeen's youth.
(c) One evening.
(d) One week.

3. One of Christy favorite pastimes after working hard all day on the farm is:
(a) Sneaking up on ducks while they are sleeping at night.
(b) Searching for the walking dead.
(c) To poach rabbits in the dark.
(d) To flirt with girls.

4. What is Christy's reaction to his father?
(a) Angry that he pretended to be dead.
(b) Embarrassed about not doing a good job.
(c) Guilty for hurting him.
(d) Afraid that he will be punished by God.

5. Which of the following concepts best fit the play?
(a) Good versus evil.
(b) Life or death situations.
(c) Love scorned.
(d) Stereotyping.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Act II, Christy is summoned by:

2. What is the climax of the story?

3. Once she is alone with Christy, Pegeen spends a great deal of time:

4. When Christy refuses to leave, the crowd decides:

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

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