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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The most significant conflict at the end of Act 1 is:
(a) Pegeen is flirting with Christy when she is engaged to someone else.
(b) Christy has run away from home.
(c) Michael James has had too much to drink at the wake.
(d) The Widow Quin wants to take Christy home.

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

3. Act II opens with Christy performing what activity?
(a) Answering the door to a group of young women.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Polishing Pegeen's boots.
(d) Polishing his boots.

4. The villagers seem very religious, yet they treat Christy with:
(a) Kindness because his father was cruel.
(b) Pity because he is poorer than they are.
(c) Awe for his bravery.
(d) Patience because he is not as devout as they are.

5. Pegeen attempts to discredit the Widow Quin by accusing her of:
(a) Burying her husband.
(b) Killing her father.
(c) Being a spy for Father Reilly.
(d) Poaching chickens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Pegeen angry with Christy for speaking with the girls and the Widow Quin?

2. The term "peelers" refers to:

3. Christy tells the Widow Quin:

4. The conflict that appears in Act II is:

5. Shawn Keogh's nickname is:

(see the answer key)

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