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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who was found drowned in the well at Tobair Vree?
(a) Yeats.
(b) Brian.
(c) Michael.
(d) Vernon.

3. Yolland states in Act 2, Scene 1 that "Your Irish air has made me" what?
(a) Elated.
(b) Drunk.
(c) Strong.
(d) Bold.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Irish word for "black"?

2. What did Manus' father attend that afternoon in Act 1?

3. What is the big machine the British soldiers take everywhere with them?

4. What is Jimmy's full name?

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

(see the answer key)

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