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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. Hugh states that the parish priest in a worthy man but barely what in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Sober.
(b) Alive.
(c) Literate.
(d) Of age.

2. What does Doalty say that Jimmy knows the first book of by heart in Act 1?
(a) Satires.
(b) Plato's Cave.
(c) The Bible.
(d) The Odyssey.

3. Hugh notes that Owen should address himself to what regarding the poteen in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Reluctance.
(b) Severity.
(c) Wariness.
(d) Circumspection.

4. What is the Irish word for "black"?
(a) Oban.
(b) Tra.
(c) Nair.
(d) Dubh.

5. What does Sarah give to Manus in Act 1?
(a) Flowers.
(b) An apple.
(c) Paper.
(d) Pencils.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who translates for Captain Lancey when he comes to the school?

2. Where is the new national school being built in the play?

3. Which character does Hugh say is not coming back to classes because she can now write her name?

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

5. What is the Irish word for "beach"?

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