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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Michael James meets and converses with Christy, he addresses him as:
(a) Queer lad.
(b) Mister honey.
(c) Stranger.
(d) Divil boy.

2. A characteristic of Pegeen's personality that appears often is her:
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Kindness.
(c) Feistiness.
(d) Devoutness.

3. The conflict that appears in Act II is:
(a) Old Mahon shows up to take Christy back home.
(b) Pegeen cannot decide between Shawn and Christy.
(c) Christy can't decide whether he should tell Pegeen the truth.
(d) Pegeen and the Widow Quin are fighting over Christy.

4. Christy has not been caught for the murder so far because:
(a) Someone else was charged with the murder.
(b) A storm destroyed the victim's home.
(c) He buried the victim.
(d) Murder is not considered a crime is his village.

5. What does the Widow Quin suggest that Old Mahon do?
(a) Follow Christy quickly before the tide comes in.
(b) Marry her.
(c) Pray for him.
(d) Stay and rest for a few days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Christy's demeanor as he tells his story can be described as which of the following?

2. What is the most significant plot change in Act II?

3. The ethnic background of the characters in the play is:

4. How does Old Mahon describe Christy's personality?

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

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