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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Christy say his father did just before Christy struck him?
(a) Grounded him.
(b) Punched him.
(c) Cursed at him.
(d) Swung a scythe at him.

3. Pegeen's village is located:
(a) In the mountains.
(b) On the coast.
(c) In the desert.
(d) In a valley.

4. Which of the following could be considered to have a significant impact on the characters' lives?
(a) Education.
(b) Religion.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Children.

5. To whom does Christy turn for help?
(a) The crowd.
(b) Old Mahon.
(c) Pegeen.
(d) The Widow Quin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pegeen changes her tone during their conversation from playful to:

2. What is the most significant plot change in Act II?

3. Which of the following is the strongest literary device used by the author?

4. Why does Jimmy want to find Pegeen in the beginning of Act III?

5. What does the term "playboy" mean in the dialect of the play?

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