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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. Yolland asks Owen how long Manus has been what in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Stubborn.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Lame.
(d) Married.

2. Of what female does Jimmy speak to Manus from his reading in Act 1?
(a) Athene.
(b) Electra.
(c) Gertrude.
(d) Lady Macbeth.

3. In Act 1, Jimmy ask Manus who he would choose between whose three daughters?
(a) Homer's.
(b) Zeus'.
(c) Dionysus'.
(d) Thor's.

4. What kind of hair is Maire described as having?
(a) Straight.
(b) Long.
(c) Red.
(d) Curly.

5. Hugh notes that Owen should address himself to what regarding the poteen in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Reluctance.
(b) Severity.
(c) Wariness.
(d) Circumspection.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Yolland say that his father believes is just about to happen in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

4. Who comes running in looking for Manus in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. What does the word "verecund" mean?

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