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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do public and private Gar sing "Philadelpha, here I come" together after Boyle leaves, in Episode 1 (36)?
(a) Public Gar is caught up in emotions as Boyle leaves and as he remembers Katie. Private Gar makes him focus on the future by singing together.
(b) Boyle wants to hear the song.
(c) SB tries to stop Gar from leaving.
(d) It is almost time for the flight when Boyle leaves.

2. Why does Boyle ask Gar for money?
(a) He is planning to travel as well.
(b) Boyle is an alcoholic and needs money constantly.
(c) Canon does not pay him his salary.
(d) Gar owes him money.

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

4. Why does Gar say that Boyle may have been his father?
(a) Boyle is a father figure to Gar.
(b) Boyle is related to Gar.
(c) Boyle is the same age as his father.
(d) Boyle loved his mother a long time back. Had they married, Boyle would have been Gar's father.

5. What is Boyle's worry?
(a) He misses Maire.
(b) He is worried his poems are not going to become famous.
(c) He is worried about Gar.
(d) He is worried that the priest Canon O'Bryne may sack him.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the flashback with Katie, why does Gar not do as he is asked by Katie?

2. Who can hear private Gar?

3. What does public Gar mean when he says “he got ten minutes’ overtime out of my hide” (2)?

4. What were the ages of Maire and SB when they married?

5. What is Madge doing when the play opens?

(see the answer key)

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