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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Christy Mahon's big secret is that:
(a) He killed his landlord.
(b) He is wanted for larceny and killing a soldier.
(c) He killed his father.
(d) He killed his three wives.

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

3. Why was Pegeen angry with Christy for speaking with the girls and the Widow Quin?
(a) She was afraid they might hire him for more than she could pay.
(b) She was jealous.
(c) He wouldn't pretend to like her to make Shawn jealous.
(d) She was afraid she would lose the bounty for his head.

4. How does Pegeen react to Christy's leaving?
(a) With acceptance.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She slams the door after he leaves.
(d) In despair.

5. Old Mahon returns a third time, rushes in the door and immediately begins to:
(a) Cry.
(b) Drink.
(c) Contest the blessing.
(d) Beat Christy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Act II opens with Christy performing what activity?

2. Pegeen is like her father in that they are both:

3. Pegeen is known around the village for her:

4. Christy tells Pegeen that his father:

5. When Christy comes out of the back room, the girls:

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