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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Shawn Keogh's nickname is:
(a) Christy.
(b) Red.
(c) Shaneen.
(d) Sheamus.

3. Why does Shawn say Christy and Pegeen don't suit each other?
(a) They will be strangling each other in a score of days.
(b) They are too much alike.
(c) Pegeen is fickle.
(d) Christy is too short.

4. What is poteen?
(a) Illicit whiskey.
(b) Rancid wine.
(c) Potato stew.
(d) Potato alcohol.

5. Which character in the story seems to have the most self-doubt?
(a) Old Mahon.
(b) Shawn.
(c) Pegeen.
(d) Christy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Act II opens, what is the time of day?

2. Where is Christy in actuality while the Widow Quin is taking to Old Mahon?

3. What does the mirror at the beginning of the scene symbolize?

4. The term "peelers" refers to:

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

(see the answer key)

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