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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose baby was christened in the morning of Act 1?
(a) Millie Reardon's.
(b) Sarah O'Conner's.
(c) Nellie O'Keefe's.
(d) Nellie Ruadh's.

2. What language will the new national schools teach?
(a) English and Irish.
(b) Irish.
(c) English.
(d) Latin.

3. Where are the living-quarters of the headmaster and his son?
(a) Downstairs.
(b) Upstairs.
(c) Across the street.
(d) Next door.

4. Who has Hugh spoken to in the morning in Act 1?
(a) Captain Lancey.
(b) Lieutenant Yolland.
(c) Captain Marshall.
(d) Owen.

5. In Act 1, Jimmy ask Manus who he would choose between whose three daughters?
(a) Thor's.
(b) Homer's.
(c) Dionysus'.
(d) Zeus'.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language does Maire say she knows better than English?

2. Who does Manus say isn't coming to class in Act 1?

3. What does Sarah give to Manus in Act 1?

4. What is the foreboding sweet smell an indication of in Act 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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