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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Michael offers Christy a job as:
(a) A pot boy.
(b) A pall bearer.
(c) A peeler.
(d) A delivery boy.

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

5. Shawn will not stay the night because:
(a) He is afraid of the peelers.
(b) He is afraid of Father Reilly.
(c) He wants to attend the wake.
(d) He is afraid of the person wailing in the ditch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Shawn is mocked by Pegeen and her father because:

2. When the character, Christy Mahon enters the scene, he is:

3. Pegeen's formal name is:

4. Christy committed the murder by:

5. Christy is served a supper of:

(see the answer key)

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