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

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

3. Who is Hugh's younger son?
(a) Owen.
(b) Michael.
(c) Manus.
(d) Yolland.

4. Who does Yolland mention talking about Apollo with Manus in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Maire.
(b) Owen.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Manus.

5. Who does Yolland say reminds him of his father?
(a) Owen.
(b) Lancey.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Hugh.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the hedge-school held?

2. What is the term which refers to the action of changing the names from Irish to English?

3. What does Yolland's father do for a living?

4. Where did Yolland's father get him a job?

5. Where are the living-quarters of the headmaster and his son?

(see the answer key)

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