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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the Justice of the Peace?
(a) Hugh O'Connell.
(b) Michael Connelly.
(c) George McAnderson.
(d) George Alexander.

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

3. What does Hugh send Manus out to get for him at his arrival in Act 1?
(a) Water.
(b) Poteen.
(c) Tea.
(d) Milk.

4. Until what age are you required to stay in school at the new national schools?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Fourteen.

5. What is Jimmy's nickname?
(a) Child Genius.
(b) Old Man.
(c) Infant Prodigy.
(d) Homer.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what language is Jimmy reading at the beginning of Act 1?

2. Jimmy reads, "Ulysses went forth through the harbour and through the woodland to the place where Athene had shown him he could find the good" what?

3. What kind of hair is Maire described as having?

4. When does Maire say her passage money for America came?

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

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