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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Maire speaks in English in Act 2, Scene 2, saying, "In Norfolk we besport ourselves around the ____."

2. Maire tells Yolland in Act 2, Scene 2 she loves the sound of what?

3. Where does Yolland say is his own village in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. 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?

5. Where does Maire comment that Sarah got the dress she wore at the dance in Act 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Maire and Yolland express that they have both had feelings for one another building up to Act 2, Scene 2?

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

3. What is Maire's demeanor in Act 3 when she enters? What does she ask Owen?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Friel's use of symbolism and motif in the play. What themes are depicted through these symbols?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters of Hugh and Lancey in the play. What symbolically do these characters each represent?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Manus and Owen. How are these brothers different? How are they similar?

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