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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. There is a rivalry for Christy's attentions between:
(a) The Widow Quin and Shaneen.
(b) Pegeen and Sarah Tansey.
(c) Pegeen and the Widow Quin.
(d) Margaret and Shaneen.

2. A second rivalry in act one involves:
(a) The Widow Quin and Shawn Keogh.
(b) Christy Mahon and Shawn Keogh.
(c) The Old Mahon and Christy Mahon.
(d) Shawn Keogh and Michael James.

3. Shawn reacts to Christy's employment by:
(a) Threatening to kill Christy.
(b) Praying.
(c) Offering to stay with Pegeen.
(d) Calling Christy a liar.

4. The term "peelers" refers to:
(a) The police.
(b) Renegade soldiers.
(c) Children.
(d) Chicken thieves.

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 not safe to be out after dark.
(c) It is a perfect time for visiting neighbors.
(d) It is peaceful and serene.

Short Answer Questions

1. Christy is served a supper of:

2. When Pegeen says to Shawn, "Go on, then, to Father Reilly, and let him put you in the holy brotherhoods, and leave that lad to me," what emotion is she displaying?

3. Pegeen attempts to discredit the Widow Quin by accusing her of:

4. The setting of Act 1 takes place:

5. Pegeen's relationship with her father can be described as:

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