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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of the first evening, Christy is pleased because:
(a) He has found a job.
(b) He has been fed.
(c) Two women are fighting over him.
(d) He has found his cousin, Shawn.

2. Act 1 begins with Pegeen:
(a) Writing a list of supplies for her father's wedding.
(b) Writing a request for wedding supplies.
(c) Giving Shawn a list of wedding supplies.
(d) Daydreaming about her wedding.

3. Pegeen's wedding is on hold until her fiance receives:
(a) A job.
(b) An endowment.
(c) Her father's blessing.
(d) Dispensation from the Holy Father.

4. How does Old Mahon describe Christy's personality?
(a) Hot tempered.
(b) Studious.
(c) Foolish and timid.
(d) Sensible.

5. Which character can be described as a character foil for Pegeen?
(a) Christy.
(b) James Flaherty.
(c) The Widow Quin.
(d) Shawn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Old Mahon insist the Widow Quin examine?

2. Pegeen imagines that Christy must have the temperament of:

3. The term "whisht" in the character's dialect means:

4. Shawn will not stay the night because:

5. Why was Pegeen angry with Christy for speaking with the girls and the Widow Quin?

(see the answer key)

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