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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Manus offer Maire when she asks for water in Act 1?
(a) Water.
(b) Tea.
(c) Wine.
(d) Milk.

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

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

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

5. Which character does Hugh say is not coming back to classes because she can now write her name?
(a) Seania Beag.
(b) Nora Dan.
(c) Susan O'Ross.
(d) Sarah O'Neill.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what Irish County does the play take place?

2. In what town does Translations take place?

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

4. Who is the Justice of the Peace?

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

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