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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 what year does Yolland say his father was born in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) 1789.
(b) 1777.
(c) 1785.
(d) 1776.

2. When does Maire say her passage money for America came?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Last Friday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Yesterday.

3. What is the Irish word for "beach"?
(a) Bahn.
(b) Nair.
(c) Dubh.
(d) Tra.

4. Manus asks if who is no longer coming to classes in Act 1?
(a) The Donnelly twins.
(b) Doalty.
(c) Bridgett.
(d) Sarah.

5. Where is the hedge-school held?
(a) A barn.
(b) A courthouse.
(c) A church.
(d) A schoolhouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what languages is Jimmy fluent (in addition to Irish)?

2. Who does Jimmy compare to a goddess in Act 1?

3. Until what age are you required to stay in school at the new national schools?

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

5. Who was found drowned in the well at Tobair Vree?

(see the answer key)

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