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

2. What place does Yolland speak of first to Maire in attempting Irish in Act 2, Scene 2?

3. What is the location of the dance in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. Maire tells Yolland she sees himself washing every day in front of what?

5. What did the soldiers demolish while searching for Yolland in Act 3?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Maire return to the hedge school in Act 3? What conversation does she have?

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

7. What does Manus tell Owen just before he leaves regarding their father? What does he say to Sarah?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the importance of the setting in Translations. How is this time and place inherent in the play's plot and themes?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of tradition in Translations. How are tradition and change represented? How are they viewed by Friel?

Essay Topic 3

Define exposition and relate what the reader learns through exposition regarding the characters in Act 1. How is exposition used in Act 2?

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