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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Old Mahon describe Christy's personality?
(a) Foolish and timid.
(b) Hot tempered.
(c) Sensible.
(d) Studious.

2. Which of the following would not be offered in trade for a favor by the characters in the play?
(a) Potatoes.
(b) Poteen.
(c) Blessings.
(d) Dung.

3. The setting of Act 1 takes place:
(a) In a tavern owned by Sheamus Mulroy.
(b) During the wake of Kate Cassidy.
(c) In the village of Mayo.
(d) In the country home of Michael Flaherty.

4. Christy tells Pegeen that his father:
(a) was in an asylum.
(b) was a God fearing man.
(c) was always cursing and assaulting people.
(d) had passed on years ago.

5. Pegeen punishes Christy for being friendly to the girls by:
(a) Not speaking to him.
(b) Banishing him from her home.
(c) Telling the details of the hanging of a man who killed his da.
(d) Making him scrub the dishes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his first conversation with Pegeen, Shawn's character is revealed as that of a:

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

3. What do both Shawn and Michael James claim to hear from a ditch on the side of the road that evening?

4. Pegeen's wedding is on hold until her fiance receives:

5. The author's dialogue and description of the night gives what impression?

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