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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Mundy family use as fuel for the stove?
(a) Wood.
(b) Dung.
(c) Newspaper.
(d) Turf.

2. Whose arrival throws the Mundy household into turmoil?
(a) Uncle Jack.
(b) Bernie O'Donnell.
(c) Gerry Evans.
(d) Michael.

3. Where has Uncle Jack been when the story opens?
(a) In London.
(b) In Dublin.
(c) Working for the British army in East Africa.
(d) In a leper colony in Uganda.

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

5. What does Kate say is the only thing Gerry Evans does well?
(a) Sell merchandise.
(b) Sing.
(c) Sell himself.
(d) Dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the people of Ballylbeg plan for Jack?

2. How do the sisters feel about Uncle Jack while he is in the leper colony?

3. How long has Uncle Jack been gone?

4. What is Kate's nickname at school?

5. What shame does Chris bring on the family years before?

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