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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where does the Widow Quin tell Old Mahon that Christy is?
(a) Gone over the hills to catch a steamer.
(b) Back home to turn himself in.
(c) She has never seen him.
(d) Down to the shore to play in the games.

4. What does the mirror at the beginning of the scene symbolize?
(a) Christy's habit of always looking back.
(b) Christy's vanity.
(c) Christy's two-faced personality.
(d) Christy's reflective personality.

5. What is Pegeen's reaction when she enters her home to find the village girls toasting Christy and the Widow Quin?
(a) She tries to get them to take Christy with them.
(b) She is not pleased.
(c) She is thankful for their help.
(d) She chases them out with a broom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once she is alone with Christy, Pegeen spends a great deal of time:

2. Which of the following characters could be described as the most impulsive?

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

4. What does Michael James expect Shawn to do in Michael's absence?

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

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