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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way does Christy demonstrate courage in Act II?
(a) He tells the Widow Quin to leave him alone.
(b) He professes his love for Pegeen.
(c) He admits his crime to the police.
(d) He strikes a beggar that is bothering Pegeen.

2. Which of the following concepts best fit the play?
(a) Good versus evil.
(b) Stereotyping.
(c) Love scorned.
(d) Life or death situations.

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

4. Considering the Irish dialect used by the author, the term "da" means:
(a) Fiance.
(b) Lame.
(c) Brother.
(d) Father.

5. When Christy and Pegeen talk about what their life might be like together, they are:
(a) Cautious.
(b) Preparing to run away together.
(c) Realistic.
(d) Fantasizing.

Short Answer Questions

1. A second rivalry in act one involves:

2. At the beginning of Act 1, Pegeen is complaining because:

3. What happens each time Christy tells his story?

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

5. When the village girls come to meet Christy, the one item they do not bring him is?

(see the answer key)

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