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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. When does Yolland say the sappers are pulling out of the town in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Next week.
(b) Tomorrow.
(c) Next year.
(d) Next month.

2. Where did Yolland's father get him a job?
(a) The British Crown.
(b) The English roadworkers.
(c) The Army.
(d) East India Company.

3. In what Irish County does the play take place?
(a) McManus.
(b) Cork.
(c) Donegal.
(d) Caffrey.

4. Owen tells Yolland that his father always speaks of "an expedito" with how many points in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

5. Who is Jimmy reading in Act 1?
(a) Eucletes.
(b) Cicero.
(c) Shakespeare.
(d) Homer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose baby was christened in the morning of Act 1?

2. What is the Irish word for "river" as stated in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. What does Owen say is the Irish word for "bottom" in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. At what pub does Sarah tell Manus that Hugh is in Act 1?

5. The Irish word "Druim" means what in English?

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