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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) Loving.
(c) Antagonistic.
(d) Amiable.

2. A "shebeen" is a:
(a) Makeshift country inn.
(b) Female of ill repute.
(c) Fireplace.
(d) Vegetable grown for irish stew.

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

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

5. Pegeen's wedding is on hold until her fiance receives:
(a) An endowment.
(b) Dispensation from the Holy Father.
(c) A job.
(d) Her father's blessing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Act 1 begins with Pegeen:

3. Pegeen is referred to as "Pegeen Mike" in the story because:

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

5. Christy is served a supper of:

(see the answer key)

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