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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. Who came out of his house in his underwear shouting at the soldiers, "You hoors you!" in Act 3?

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

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

4. What does Yolland do to try to make himself be understood by Maire in Act 2, Scene 2?

5. What color dress did Sarah wear at the dance?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What happens with Sarah in Act 3 once Lancey speaks to her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss objective as it applies to the British military presence in Baile Beag in Translations. How is Owen's misjudgment of the British objectives important?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Describe the term parable and how this applies to Translations. What does parable mean and what would be the message in Friel's parable of the play?

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