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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. A second rivalry in act one involves:
(a) Shawn Keogh and Michael James.
(b) The Widow Quin and Shawn Keogh.
(c) The Old Mahon and Christy Mahon.
(d) Christy Mahon and Shawn Keogh.

2. Pegeen's discussion with Christy after her father leaves is interrupted by:
(a) Shawn.
(b) The Widow Quin.
(c) The peelers.
(d) Old Mahon.

3. The character of Christy is portrayed as:
(a) Brave and heroic.
(b) A cold blooded murderer.
(c) A dunce.
(d) Young and naive.

4. When the character, Christy Mahon enters the scene, he is:
(a) Looking for the police.
(b) Looking for a bride.
(c) Tired, frightened, and dirty.
(d) Suffering from a severe gash in his head.

5. The term "pot-boy" refers to:
(a) A boy hired to empty the contents of the out house.
(b) A young lad paid a meager fee to keep a woman from being alone.
(c) A boy who collects coins in a pot at a wake.
(d) A boy hired to bring food home from the market in a pot.

Short Answer Questions

1. The length of time covered in Act 1 is:

2. Christy describes himself to Pegeen and the men as:

3. A "shebeen" is a:

4. The play was first published in the year:

5. Once she is alone with Christy, Pegeen spends a great deal of time:

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Christy fight with his father about that results in Christy hitting him over the head?

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

3. How do Philly and Jimmy appear to feel about Christy?

4. Why won't Christy run to avoid the crowd that wants to hang him?

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

6. Why is it not in Christy's best interests to tell everyone the story of how he murdered his dad?

7. Describe the mood in Act 1.

8. Describe how Pegeen gets Christy to tell them why he is running from the police.

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

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

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