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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Gerry Evans been away?
(a) Six months.
(b) Thirteen months.
(c) A year.
(d) Eighteen months.

2. Why does Chris refuse Gerry Evans' offer?
(a) She believes he is already married.
(b) She believes he would walk out on her again.
(c) She believes he would keep her in poverty.
(d) She believes he doesn't love her.

3. What does Chris do that Kate thinks sacrilegious?
(a) She shows her legs when she dances.
(b) She takes the name of the Lord in vain.
(c) She turns the picture of the saints to the wall.
(d) She wears the surplice she's been ironing.

4. What infuriates Agnes about Kate?
(a) Kate doesn't care about Chris's feelings.
(b) Kate judges Gerry Evans.
(c) Kate doesn't care about Michael.
(d) Kate is a gossip.

5. How does Kate identify Gerry Evans?
(a) Gerry Evans is riding a bicycle.
(b) Gerry Evans has a walking stick and a straw hat.
(c) Gerry Evans is tall and handsome.
(d) Gerry Evans carries a suitcase of goods to sell.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the sisters stop dancing?

2. What is Wild Woodbine?

3. What does Gerry Evans see on the way to the Mundy house that he thinks is a good omen?

4. How does Gerry Evans get to Ballybeg?

5. What is Kate's nickname at school?

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