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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. Maire tells Yolland she sees himself washing every day in front of what?
(a) The fields.
(b) His tent.
(c) The castle.
(d) Her house.

2. Where have Hugh and Jimmy been in Act 3?
(a) A wedding.
(b) A christening.
(c) A funeral.
(d) A wake.

3. What does Yolland call himself to Maire in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) George.
(b) Yolland.
(c) Lieutenant Yolland.
(d) Michael.

4. Whose boat does Doalty tell Owen he saw at port last night in Act 3?
(a) Sean O'Casey's.
(b) The Donnelly's.
(c) Manus'.
(d) The O'Donnell boys'.

5. Who does Maire say will wonder where she's got to in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Manus.
(b) Her father.
(c) Michael.
(d) Hugh.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Manus say never returned the dictionary in Act 3?

2. To whom does Jimmy say he's getting married in Act 3?

3. Where does Yolland tell Maire his mother is from in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. What does Maire stoop down and pick up to show Yolland in Act 2, Scene 2?

5. What word did Yolland make fun of Maire for mispronouncing in Act 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Act 3 like Act 1? How is it different?

2. What is the significance of Sarah's entrance in Act 2, Scene 2?

3. What danger is involved in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. What reason would Sarah have for crying and feeling guilt in Act 3?

5. What does Maire want to happen with Yolland in the future in Act 2, Scene 2?

6. What does Manus tell Owen just before he leaves regarding their father? What does he say to Sarah?

7. What is ironic about Maire's speaking English in Act 2, Scene 2?

8. What does Hugh say to Owen after he finds the names book in Act 3?

9. Compare the characters of Yolland and Manus as they relate to Maire as a love interest.

10. What is happening in the opening of Act 3? Why is Manus leaving?

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