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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Throughout the story, Old Mahon has a habit of:
(a) Fighting.
(b) Getting lost.
(c) Coming back from the dead.
(d) Singing.

2. Why does Christy bless the crowd before leaving?
(a) Because they have changed him into a man who is no longer afraid.
(b) Because he is going to devote his life to the church.
(c) Because they didn't hang him.
(d) Because they appreciate him for what he did.

3. A second rivalry in act one involves:
(a) The Old Mahon and Christy Mahon.
(b) Shawn Keogh and Michael James.
(c) The Widow Quin and Shawn Keogh.
(d) Christy Mahon and Shawn Keogh.

4. Old Mahon leaves again because:
(a) He sees that he is wrong.
(b) Michael Flaherty returns and kicks him out of his house.
(c) He is afraid the village boys will beat him because he is mad.
(d) The Widow Quin decides not to marry him.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which character comes up with the idea of entering Christy into the races and games?

3. Why does the Widow Quin want everyone else to believe Old Mahon is crazy?

4. What is Pegeen's reaction when she enters her home to find the village girls toasting Christy and the Widow Quin?

5. What do the girls from the village want from Christy?

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