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

2. Act 1 begins with Pegeen:
(a) Giving Shawn a list of wedding supplies.
(b) Writing a list of supplies for her father's wedding.
(c) Daydreaming about her wedding.
(d) Writing a request for wedding supplies.

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

4. Pegeen's approximate age in the play is:
(a) Fifty years old.
(b) Twenty years old.
(c) Fifteen years old.
(d) Twenty five years old.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The setting of Act 1 takes place:

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

3. In Act 1, Pegeen is engaged to marry:

4. Shawn will not stay the night because:

5. Pegeen's formal name is:

(see the answer key)

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