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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. Where does Maire comment that she hopes there's no hay to be saved in Act 3?
(a) Kentucky.
(b) Brooklyn.
(c) Bombay.
(d) London.

2. In what language does Maire attempt to speak to Yolland in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) German.
(b) French.
(c) Latin.
(d) Greek.

3. What is the location of the dance in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Bun na hAbhann.
(b) Burnfoot.
(c) Druim Dubh.
(d) Tobair Vree.

4. Who does Jimmy ask to be his best man in Act 3?
(a) Owen.
(b) Hugh.
(c) Manus.
(d) Doalty.

5. Maire tells Yolland in Act 2, Scene 2, "Listen to me. I want you too, ____."
(a) Michael.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Yolland.
(d) George.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many more soldiers arrived an hour ago, according to Doalty in Act 3?

2. What word does Maire ask Yolland for the meaning of in Act 2, Scene 2?

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

4. What else is the new head master at the new school skilled at in Act 3?

5. What did Hugh call the soldiers outside the pub in Act 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Doalty imply in Act 3 regarding the Donnelly twins?

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

3. What is unique about the way the playwright uses language in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. What fire takes place in Act 3? What happens with the characters because of this?

5. In what ways are Maire and Yolland shy and awkward in Act 2, Scene 2?

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

7. Describe how the theme of love is depicted in Act 2, Scene 2.

8. What are Bridget and Doalty talking about when they enter in Act 3?

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

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

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