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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. 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?
(a) Swineheard.
(b) Shepherd.
(c) Magician.
(d) Warrior.

2. Who had asked Manus to write to her sister in Act 1?
(a) Biddy Hanna.
(b) Biddy O'Shea.
(c) Ginny O'Flaherty.
(d) Mama Donnelly.

3. In what year does Translations take place?
(a) 1850.
(b) 1852.
(c) 1833.
(d) 1848.

4. What does Yolland say the private core of Ireland would always be to him, even if he lived there?
(a) Obscure.
(b) Hermetic.
(c) Incorrect.
(d) Backwards.

5. At what pub does Sarah tell Manus that Hugh is in Act 1?
(a) Anna na mBreag's.
(b) Con Connie Tim's.
(c) McDonnelley's.
(d) Gracie's.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who has Hugh spoken to in the morning in Act 1?

3. How much time has passed between Act 1 and Act 2, Scene 1?

4. What is Lieutenant Yolland's first name?

5. Who does Yolland mention talking about Apollo with Manus in Act 2, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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