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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose baby was christened in the morning of Act 1?
(a) Millie Reardon's.
(b) Nellie Ruadh's.
(c) Nellie O'Keefe's.
(d) Sarah O'Conner's.

2. Poteen is a type of what?
(a) Tea.
(b) Potato.
(c) Vegetable.
(d) Alcohol.

3. Where does Yolland say he would be if he'd not joined the army in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) England.
(b) Bombay.
(c) America.
(d) Brazil.

4. In what Irish County does the play take place?
(a) Donegal.
(b) McManus.
(c) Caffrey.
(d) Cork.

5. In what language does Hugh write poetry?
(a) English.
(b) Greek.
(c) Latin.
(d) Irish.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Manus say isn't coming to class in Act 1?

3. What does Yolland say the private core of Ireland would always be to him, even if he lived there?

4. What kind of hair is Maire described as having?

5. How many years has it been since they've had a hot summer, according to Owen in Act 2, Scene 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character of Bridget. What is her relationship to Doalty?

2. What does Maire tell Manus about America in Act 1? What is his reply?

3. What does Yolland ask Owen about his living in Ireland in Act 2? What is Owen's initial response?

4. How much time passes between Act 1 and Act 2? What is taking place at the beginning of Act 2?

5. What exposition does Yolland reveal regarding his past in Act 2?

6. Describe the characteristics of Lancey in the play. What are his objectives?

7. Explain how Owen's not correcting Yolland on his name relates to the mapping progress in Act 2.

8. What good news does Manus share when he returns in Act 2? What happens immediately following this with Maire?

9. What does Yolland admire about Hugh regarding the naming process? What is Owen's reaction?

10. Describe the character of Maire. What is her family situation?

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