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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the village girls come to meet Christy, the one item they do not bring him is?
(a) Cake.
(b) Bacon.
(c) Duck eggs.
(d) Butter.

2. When Christy and Pegeen talk about what their life might be like together, they are:
(a) Preparing to run away together.
(b) Realistic.
(c) Cautious.
(d) Fantasizing.

3. The people of Pegeen's village can be characterized as:
(a) Religious zealots.
(b) Peasants.
(c) Devil worshippers.
(d) High society.

4. The setting change from night in Act 1 to morning in Act II has an effect on what?
(a) Character.
(b) Exposition.
(c) Mood.
(d) Tone.

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

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

7. What does the Widow Quin suggest that Old Mahon do?
(a) Pray for him.
(b) Marry her.
(c) Follow Christy quickly before the tide comes in.
(d) Stay and rest for a few days.

8. What is Christy's reaction to his father?
(a) Angry that he pretended to be dead.
(b) Guilty for hurting him.
(c) Embarrassed about not doing a good job.
(d) Afraid that he will be punished by God.

9. Why does Shawn say Christy and Pegeen don't suit each other?
(a) They will be strangling each other in a score of days.
(b) Christy is too short.
(c) Pegeen is fickle.
(d) They are too much alike.

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

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

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

13. What is Christy worried about after Old Mahon leaves?
(a) That Old Mahon will return for him.
(b) What Pegeen will think of him when she hears the story.
(c) That he will be late for the games.
(d) That he will be turned in to the police.

14. What happens each time Christy tells his story?
(a) It becomes more dramatic.
(b) He cries.
(c) He adds more lies to it.
(d) Another village member wants to marry him.

15. Which character tells the village girls about Christy and sends them to meet him?
(a) The Widow Quin.
(b) Pegeen.
(c) Shawn.
(d) Father Reilly.

Short Answer Questions

1. The villagers seem very religious, yet they treat Christy with:

2. What does Christy see out the window just as he is about to join the races?

3. Which of the following would not be offered in trade for a favor by the characters in the play?

4. Christy leaves Pegeen's house to go:

5. How does Old Mahon describe Christy's personality?

(see the answer keys)

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