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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) Anger.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Bravery.
(d) Joy.

2. Michael James and his friends Jimmy and Philly are in a hurry to leave so that they can:
(a) Collect a bounty for the body in the ditch.
(b) Drink the best stuff at the wake.
(c) Get the Bishops blessing for the wedding.
(d) Tell the peelers about Christy.

3. Act 1 begins with Pegeen:
(a) Writing a request for wedding supplies.
(b) Writing a list of supplies for her father's wedding.
(c) Daydreaming about her wedding.
(d) Giving Shawn a list of wedding supplies.

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

5. What does Michael James expect Shawn to do in Michael's absence?
(a) Marry Pegeen.
(b) Keep Pegeen company.
(c) Fetch the Widow Quin.
(d) Attend the wake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pegeen is referred to as "Pegeen Mike" in the story because:

2. The author's dialogue and description of the night gives what impression?

3. At the end of the first evening, Christy is pleased because:

4. Christy Mahon's big secret is that:

5. Christy committed the murder by:

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Old Mahon finally see Christy?

2. What is fueling Christy's newfound confidence?

3. What do Michael and Shaun report has finally arrived?

4. Why does Shawn refuse to stay with Pegeen, even after Michael Flaherty tries to force him to stay?

5. What do we learn about Christy's character from Old Mahon?

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

7. What does Pegeen lament at the end of the play?

8. Describe Pegeen's response when Christy asks twice if she is engaged.

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

10. What items does Pegeen say she requires in the letter she writes?

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