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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Two, Scene One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what female does Jimmy speak to Manus from his reading in Act 1?
(a) Electra.
(b) Lady Macbeth.
(c) Gertrude.
(d) Athene.

2. Poteen is a type of what?
(a) Potato.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Tea.
(d) Vegetable.

3. Who does Owen say are the best fishermen out there?
(a) The O'Flaherty's.
(b) The Donnelly twins.
(c) The O'Conners.
(d) The Irish.

4. What is the Irish word for "river" as stated in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Croc.
(b) Abha.
(c) Bunh.
(d) Nair.

5. What is Maire's last name?
(a) O'Conner.
(b) Courtney.
(c) O'Donnell.
(d) Chatach.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Hugh ask Owen to borrow in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. In what year does Translations take place?

3. Yolland states in Act 2, Scene 1 that "Your Irish air has made me" what?

4. What does Yolland say that his father believes is just about to happen in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. What language will the new national schools teach?

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