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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. What is the salary Manus is offered at the new hedge school in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) 30 pounds a year.
(b) 50 pounds a year.
(c) 42 pounds a year.
(d) 25 pounds a year.

2. What is the Irish word for "river" as stated in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Bunh.
(b) Abha.
(c) Nair.
(d) Croc.

3. Who does Manus say isn't coming to class in Act 1?
(a) Owen.
(b) Maire.
(c) Sean Beag.
(d) Doalty.

4. What is Jimmy's nickname?
(a) Child Genius.
(b) Homer.
(c) Infant Prodigy.
(d) Old Man.

5. How many younger siblings does Maire have?
(a) Six.
(b) Three.
(c) Ten.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the group who are conducting the land surveys?

3. In what year does Translations take place?

4. Owen says to Yolland in Act 2, Scene 1 that Manus doesn't have enough money to do what?

5. When does Yolland say the sappers are pulling out of the town in Act 2, Scene 1?

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