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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Two, Scene Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Maire's aunt who taught her the one line of English she knows?
(a) Nellie.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Gilliam.
(d) Mary.

3. The Irish word "Druim" means what in English?
(a) Mountain.
(b) Ridge.
(c) Hill.
(d) River.

4. What is the foreboding sweet smell an indication of in Act 1?
(a) Fire in the woods.
(b) Potato famine.
(c) War signals.
(d) The coming troops.

5. Where were two of the soldiers' horses were found at the bottom of the cliffs?
(a) Machaire Buidhe.
(b) Mullach.
(c) Carraig an Phoill.
(d) Cnoc na nGabhar.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 2, Maire wonders whether her aunt taught her something which is what?

2. How many younger siblings does Maire have?

3. What is the name of the small village from which Yolland's mother is actually from?

4. In what year does Translations take place?

5. What is Maire's last name?

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