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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Pegeen says to Shawn, "Go on, then, to Father Reilly, and let him put you in the holy brotherhoods, and leave that lad to me," what emotion is she displaying?
(a) Bravery.
(b) Joy.
(c) Anger.
(d) Sadness.

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

3. There is a rivalry for Christy's attentions between:
(a) Pegeen and the Widow Quin.
(b) Pegeen and Sarah Tansey.
(c) The Widow Quin and Shaneen.
(d) Margaret and Shaneen.

4. A "shebeen" is a:
(a) Vegetable grown for irish stew.
(b) Female of ill repute.
(c) Makeshift country inn.
(d) Fireplace.

5. Once she is alone with Christy, Pegeen spends a great deal of time:
(a) Discussing her plot to kill her father.
(b) Asking him about his old girlfriends.
(c) Discussing her engagement with Shawn.
(d) Sweet talking him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Christy committed the murder by:

2. Pegeen's discussion with Christy after her father leaves is interrupted by:

3. The term "peelers" refers to:

4. Michael offers Christy a job as:

5. Christy is served a supper of:

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Pegeen's job?

2. What changes Pegeen's mind about marriage to Christy?

3. Describe the Widow Quin's character in terms of doing people favors.

4. What plan do Christy and the Widow devise when Old Mahon comes to town looking for Christy?

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

6. How does Old Mahon finally see Christy?

7. Why is the Widow Quin interested in getting Christy to marry her in order to help Shawn?

8. Why do Jimmy, Philly, and Michael James think that Christy will make a suitable potboy?

9. What function do Michael Flaherty and his friends, Philly and Jimmy perform at the wake of Kate Cassidy?

10. Describe the relationship between Pegeen and her father, Michael.

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