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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the foreboding sweet smell an indication of in Act 1?
(a) Fire in the woods.
(b) Potato famine.
(c) The coming troops.
(d) War signals.

3. Who is teaching Sarah to speak at the beginning of Act 1?
(a) Manus.
(b) Owen.
(c) Hugh.
(d) Yolland.

4. Who does Manus say isn't coming to class in Act 1?
(a) Maire.
(b) Doalty.
(c) Sean Beag.
(d) Owen.

5. What does the word "verecund" mean?
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Humble.
(c) Boring.
(d) Outgoing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language will the new national schools teach?

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

3. Where is the hedge-school held?

4. In what year does Translations take place?

5. What is Maire's last name?

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