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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the sisters stop dancing?
(a) They are worn out.
(b) Uncle Jack stops them.
(c) They are embarrassed.
(d) The radio quits.

2. Which of the sisters refuses to watch Chris dancing with Gerry Evans?
(a) Maggie.
(b) Rose.
(c) Kate.
(d) Agnes.

3. Why is Gerry Evans in the tree in Act 2?
(a) He's trying to trick Agnes.
(b) He's trying to fix the antenna.
(c) He's rescuing Michael's kite.
(d) He's building a tree house for Michael.

4. What does Agnes call her sisters when they dance immodestly?
(a) Pagans.
(b) Creatures.
(c) Animals.
(d) Demons.

5. What shame does Chris bring on the family years before?
(a) She has Michael out of wedlock.
(b) She has married a Briton.
(c) She has stolen food for the family.
(d) She has fought for the British.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is La Lughnasa held in the old days?

2. Which of the sisters is the most graceful dancer?

3. What happened to Rose's pet rooster?

4. What is Michael building in the yard?

5. What does Michael say language surrenders to in music?

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