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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the O’Donnells live?
(a) They live in Dublin, Ireland.
(b) They live in Wales.
(c) They live in Ballybeg, Ireland.
(d) They live in London, UK

2. What do private and public Gar do together after Madge leaves in Episode 1?
(a) They decide to take the day off.
(b) They get into a fight.
(c) They roleplay and fantasize their escape from Ireland.
(d) They discuss SB.

3. What is Madge doing when the play opens?
(a) She is visiting her niece.
(b) She is laying the table for tea.
(c) She is cleaning Gar's shirts.
(d) She is talking to SB.

4. What, according to private Gar, is the difference between Ireland and the United States?
(a) One is Catholic, the other is Protestant.
(b) One is Gar's homeland, the other is a new place.
(c) One is full of mystery, the other is not.
(d) One is the land of customs and conventions and the other is one of materialism.

5. What happy news does Madge share with Gar in Episode 1?
(a) She is changing jobs.
(b) She has been given a raise.
(c) SB has decided to reduce her work.
(d) Her niece has given birth to a girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Boyle ask Gar for money?

2. In the flashback with Katie, what are Gar’s plans for bringing in more income?

3. What does Boyle give Gar?

4. Who can hear private Gar?

5. What is Gar's mood in the beginning of the play?

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