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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Michael Flaherty happy that Christy is gone?
(a) Because the Widow Quin was too old for him.
(b) Because he doesn't want Old Mahon for an in-law.
(c) So that he can drink in peace.
(d) So that Pegeen will marry Shawn.

2. Christy's demeanor as he tells his story can be described as which of the following?
(a) Gleeful.
(b) Tortured.
(c) Romantic.
(d) Dramatic.

3. What do Jimmy and Philly have to say about Christy's performance in the races?
(a) That he is uncoordinated.
(b) That he is lucky.
(c) That he is a cheater.
(d) That he is fast, but too small.

4. The responsibility of barkeep in Michael James' establishment falls to:
(a) His wife.
(b) Shawn
(c) Michael James
(d) Pegeen

5. Which character comes up with the idea of entering Christy into the races and games?
(a) The Widow Quin.
(b) Sara Tansey.
(c) Shawn Keogh
(d) Pegeen.

Short Answer Questions

1. The issue of Christy going home with the Widow Quin is resolved when:

2. When the village girls come to meet Christy, the one item they do not bring him is?

3. The setting change from night in Act 1 to morning in Act II has an effect on what?

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

5. Why does Pegeen tell everyone to leave after Christy returns with his prizes?

(see the answer key)

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