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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. Owen tells Yolland that his father always speaks of "an expedito" with how many points in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

2. How much money does Hugh ask Owen to borrow in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Three pence.
(b) Half a crown.
(c) One crown.
(d) Sixpense.

3. What does Maire's last name mean?
(a) Strong-willed.
(b) Blonde.
(c) Curly-haired.
(d) Red-haired.

4. Owen states that every Dubh in Irish has been translated to what in English?
(a) Dub.
(b) Drury.
(c) Dune.
(d) Duff.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Owen say is the Irish word for "bottom" in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. Where were the two men from who spoke to Manus in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Yolland claims in Act 2, Scene 1 that his father was born the very day that what fell?

4. Where were two of the soldiers' horses were found at the bottom of the cliffs?

5. What language does Maire say she knows better than English?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Hugh's response to Yolland's attempts to impress him?

2. Compare the points of view of Owen and Yolland to their renaming work in Act 2.

3. Discuss the theme of love as it applies to Sarah and Maire's relationship with Manus.

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

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

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

7. What happens in Act 2 that leads up to Yolland realizing Owen's real name?

8. Where is Hugh in the beginning of Act 1? How does the reader find this out? What does this lead Manus to do?

9. What do we know of Doalty's behavior and recent actions based upon his entrance in Act 1?

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

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