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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pegeen's relationship with her father can be described as:
(a) One sided.
(b) Amiable.
(c) Antagonistic.
(d) Loving.

2. Christy committed the murder by:
(a) Stabbing the victim with a knife.
(b) Shooting the victim.
(c) Dropping a loy on the victim's skull.
(d) Strangling the victim.

3. The setting of Act 1 takes place:
(a) During the wake of Kate Cassidy.
(b) In a tavern owned by Sheamus Mulroy.
(c) In the village of Mayo.
(d) In the country home of Michael Flaherty.

4. In his first conversation with Pegeen, Shawn's character is revealed as that of a:
(a) Hero.
(b) Lecher.
(c) Braggart.
(d) Coward.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The responsibility of barkeep in Michael James' establishment falls to:

2. When the characters use the term "himself" they are referring to:

3. Christy responds to Pegeen with, "We're alike so" after she tells him:

4. Pegeen's discussion with Christy after her father leaves is interrupted by:

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

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