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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Widow Quin enters the scene and suggests that he tell all of them his story while:
(a) Pegeen sends for the police.
(b) She stalls for time.
(c) Michael James sleeps off his hangover.
(d) They make him breakfast.

2. Pegeen's discussion with Christy after her father leaves is interrupted by:
(a) Shawn.
(b) Old Mahon.
(c) The peelers.
(d) The Widow Quin.

3. The responsibility of barkeep in Michael James' establishment falls to:
(a) His wife.
(b) Michael James
(c) Pegeen
(d) Shawn

4. In what way does Christy demonstrate courage in Act II?
(a) He admits his crime to the police.
(b) He tells the Widow Quin to leave him alone.
(c) He professes his love for Pegeen.
(d) He strikes a beggar that is bothering Pegeen.

5. Shawn reacts to Christy's employment by:
(a) Praying.
(b) Offering to stay with Pegeen.
(c) Threatening to kill Christy.
(d) Calling Christy a liar.

Short Answer Questions

1. The length of time covered in Act 1 is:

2. Christy tells the Widow Quin:

3. Shawn is mocked by Pegeen and her father because:

4. The play was first published in the year:

5. The author's dialogue and description of the night gives what impression?

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