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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. What was Hugh's wife's name?
(a) Caitlin.
(b) Gillian.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Mary.

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

3. What is Manus carrying when he descends the stairs in Act 3?
(a) A suit jacket.
(b) A suitcase.
(c) A rope.
(d) A paper bag.

4. What does Yolland do to try to make himself be understood by Maire in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Speaks loudly.
(b) Speaks German.
(c) Speaks Irish.
(d) Speaks Latin.

5. Where does Manus tell Owen his father's clean socks are in Act 3?
(a) On his nightstand.
(b) In the drawer.
(c) The butter box.
(d) Under the dresser.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 3, what does Manus suggest Owen bake for his father?

2. What does Maire call Yolland in Act 2, Scene 2?

3. Where does Maire comment that she hopes there's no hay to be saved in Act 3?

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

5. Where does Manus say he is going in Act 3?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the ultimate conflict in Act 2, Scene 2?

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

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

7. When Hugh and Jimmy enter in Act 3, what information is revealed about both of their futures?

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

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

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

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