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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One character in the play who does not suggest that Christy leave town is:
(a) Old Mahon.
(b) Pegeen.
(c) Shawn.
(d) The Widow Quin.

2. Why does Old Mahon tell the Widow Quin he has returned?
(a) He gave up.
(b) He has forgiven his son.
(c) He missed the steamer.
(d) He is dying.

3. What is the climax of the story?
(a) When the dispensation arrives.
(b) When Old Mahon shows up.
(c) When Christy wins all of the races.
(d) When Christy shows up.

4. When the characters use the term "himself" they are referring to:
(a) The master of the house.
(b) A widow's dead husband.
(c) God.
(d) He.

5. Which of the following could be considered to have a significant impact on the characters' lives?
(a) Children.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Religion.
(d) Education.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Old Mahon want from Philly and Jimmy in exchange for his story?

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

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

4. When Christy walks back in after the silence outside, it is implied:

5. The most significant conflict at the end of Act 1 is:

(see the answer key)

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