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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Manus say he had in his hand when he went looking for Yolland in Act 3?
(a) A gun.
(b) A stone.
(c) A stick.
(d) Nothing.

2. To whom does Jimmy say he's getting married in Act 3?
(a) Athene.
(b) Electra.
(c) Helen.
(d) Cordelia.

3. What does Lancey say the army will do if Yolland is not found in 24 hours?
(a) Burn down the church.
(b) Burn down the village.
(c) Shoot the townspeople.
(d) Shoot all the livestock.

4. Who translates for Captain Lancey when he comes to the school?
(a) Owen.
(b) Michael.
(c) Hugh.
(d) Manus.

5. What does Maire stoop down and pick up to show Yolland in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) A twig.
(b) A leaf.
(c) Clay.
(d) A rock.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Sarah say she lives in Act 3?

3. Where does Yolland walk home along every day?

4. What is Manus carrying when he descends the stairs in Act 3?

5. Owen tells Yolland in Act 2, Scene 1, "You can learn to _____ us."

(see the answer key)

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