View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Pegeen and the men hear Christy's secret, they are:
(a) Afraid.
(b) Impressed.
(c) Amused.
(d) Disgusted.

2. When Pegeen asks Christy if he is attracting many girls after telling his story, he replies:
(a) "Yes, they won't leave me be."
(b) "Hundreds."
(c) "I haven't told my story no place till this night."
(d) "No, just the Widow Quin."

3. The issue of Christy going home with the Widow Quin is resolved when:
(a) The Widow Quin decides to stay with Christy and Pegeen.
(b) Christy falls asleep.
(c) Christy says he wants to stay with Pegeen.
(d) Shawn decides to stay with Christy and Pegeen.

4. In his first conversation with Pegeen, Shawn's character is revealed as that of a:
(a) Hero.
(b) Braggart.
(c) Coward.
(d) Lecher.

5. Which of the following characters does not appear in Act 1?
(a) Jimmy Farrell
(b) Philly Cullen
(c) Margaret Flaherty
(d) Old Mahon

Short Answer Questions

1. Considering the Irish dialect used by the author, the term "da" means:

2. At the beginning of Act 1, Pegeen is complaining because:

3. Pegeen's wedding is on hold until her fiance receives:

4. A second rivalry in act one involves:

5. Shawn will not stay the night because:

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Shawn afraid of?

2. Why is dispensation needed for Shawn to marry Pegeen?

3. Explain the role that religion plays in the story?

4. What is Pegeen's reason for refusing to help Christy escape?

5. What finally saves Christy from being hanged?

6. What does Christy discover about himself during the gaming events in the village?

7. Why does the Widow Quin try to convince the others that Old Mahon is crazy?

8. Why is Christy so upset to see his father in the village?

9. Describe Pegeen's personality.

10. Why does the Widow Quin feel she would be a better fit for Christy than Pegeen?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 601 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample