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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Christy walks back in after the silence outside, it is implied:
(a) That he has killed his father.
(b) That they have made up and parted company.
(c) That everyone is too scared to speak.
(d) That tears have stopped his words.

2. How does Old Mahon describe Christy's personality?
(a) Foolish and timid.
(b) Studious.
(c) Hot tempered.
(d) Sensible.

3. Pegeen changes her tone during their conversation from playful to:
(a) Angry.
(b) Shocked.
(c) Indignant.
(d) Loving.

4. Old Mahon leaves again because:
(a) The Widow Quin decides not to marry him.
(b) He sees that he is wrong.
(c) He is afraid the village boys will beat him because he is mad.
(d) Michael Flaherty returns and kicks him out of his house.

5. Which character is the happiest at the end of the play?
(a) Shawn.
(b) Old Mahon.
(c) Michael Flaherty.
(d) Christy.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Widow Quin almost convinces Old Mahon that:

2. Christy has not been caught for the murder so far because:

3. Pegeen's village is located:

4. The most significant conflict at the end of Act 1 is:

5. Why does Sarah give Christy her petticoat and shawl?

(see the answer key)

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