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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. In Act 3, from where are the men to whom Manus tells Owen that he'll write as soon as he can in Act 3?
(a) Ca na Bhurn.
(b) The British Army.
(c) Inis Meadhon.
(d) The national school.

2. Maire says that Yolland's hands are what in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Powerful.
(b) Strong.
(c) Soft.
(d) Hard.

3. What does Owen say that The Murren is named after in Act 3?
(a) Saint Murren.
(b) Saint Murray.
(c) Saint Muranus.
(d) Saint Mary.

4. In Act 3, what does Manus suggest Owen bake for his father?
(a) Soda bread.
(b) Crumpets.
(c) Lamb.
(d) Cookies.

5. Maire says in Act 2, Scene 2 that the skin on Yolland's shoulders is very what?
(a) Dark.
(b) Soft.
(c) White.
(d) Smooth.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time passes between Act 2, Scene 1 and Act 2, Scene 2?

2. What does Lancey say the army will do is Yolland is not found within 48 hours?

3. Manus paid for his books with the money he got from selling what?

4. What does Lancey say the army will do if Yolland is not found in 24 hours?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the importance of language in Act 2, Scene 2.

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

5. When Manus to tell the men from the school that he'll write and explain, what is Owen's reply?

6. Describe the setting of Act 2, Scene 2.

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

8. When Lancey enters in Act 3, what does he inform the students?

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

10. Describe the significance and repetition of the word "always" in Act 2, Scene 2.

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