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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. Where is the new national school being built in the play?
(a) Poll na gCaorach.
(b) Carraig an Phoill.
(c) Loch an Iubhar.
(d) Cnoc na nGabhar.

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

3. What did Doalty do for Yolland in the morning of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Brought him milk.
(b) Got him water.
(c) Cut the grass.
(d) Washed his floor.

4. What is Maire's last name?
(a) Courtney.
(b) O'Conner.
(c) O'Donnell.
(d) Chatach.

5. What name does Yolland mistakenly call Owen for much of the play?
(a) Yolland.
(b) Orrin.
(c) Orlon.
(d) Roland.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Manus tell Owen he should hide before their father comes downstairs in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. Which character does Hugh say is not coming back to classes because she can now write her name?

(see the answer key)

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