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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Episode 2.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How does Ben Burton perceive the United States?
(a) For Ben Burton, the U.S. is just another place to live in, like Ireland.
(b) Ben Burton thinks the U.S. is the best place to live in.
(c) Ben Burton thinks the U.S. is better than most places.
(d) Ben Burton thinks the U.S. is not as good as Ireland.
2. Where is SB when Aunt Lizzy visits?
(a) SB is at home when Aunt Lizzy visits.
(b) SB is in his store when Aunt Lizzy visits.
(c) SB is away attenting Katie's marriage when Aunt Lizzy visits.
(d) SB is travelling when Aunt Lizzy visits.
3. Why does private Gar taunt public Gar about his decision to leave for Philadelphia?
(a) Private Gar finds Aunt Lizzy's emotional outburst a little too much to take and is slightly uncomfortable about public Gar's plans.
(b) Private Gar thinks public Gar has made a mistake.
(c) Private Gar thinks public Gar has been hasty.
(d) Private Gar thinks public Gar does not know what is in store for him.
4. Why does private Gar say that public Gar would make a great president of the United States?
(a) Private Gar believes Gar will be president.
(b) Private Gar does not think highly of presidents.
(c) Private Gar thinks an Irishman should become president.
(d) Private Gar is trying to cajole pubic Gar out of his despondent mood by imagining a bright future.
5. How does Katie respond to Gar's outburst in Episode 2?
(a) Katie says that this would not have happened if they had married.
(b) Katie observes that things were not that bad in Ireland.
(c) Katie says that Gar will miss Ireland as well.
(d) Katie says that Gar should marry and settle down.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Gar ask his father to say something in Episode 2?
2. What about leaving Ireland appeals to Gar?
3. How old is Gar?
4. In Episode 2, what do Gar's friends recall from the previous year?
5. In Episode 2, what does public Gar do once Boyle leaves?
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