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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pegeen's discussion with Christy after her father leaves is interrupted by:
(a) The Widow Quin.
(b) The peelers.
(c) Old Mahon.
(d) Shawn.

2. When Pegeen warns Christy not to tell everybody of his crime or he might have to leave, he surprises her by:
(a) Speaking to her romantically.
(b) Fainting.
(c) Saying that he made it all up.
(d) Telling her she is worrying needlessly.

3. Where is Christy in actuality while the Widow Quin is taking to Old Mahon?
(a) At church.
(b) Down below at the races.
(c) Under the bed.
(d) Behind the door.

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

5. Why does Jimmy want to find Pegeen in the beginning of Act III?
(a) To tell her about Christy's winnings.
(b) To give her the gossip he heard at the wake.
(c) To bring news of her father.
(d) To serve him a drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the strongest literary device used by the author?

2. When Pegeen she says, "There's a great gap between a gallous story and a dirty deed," what does she mean?

3. Throughout the story, Old Mahon has a habit of:

4. What do Jimmy and Philly have to say about Christy's performance in the races?

5. How does Michael Flaherty say to Christy's request for his blessing?

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