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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The term "peelers" refers to:
(a) The police.
(b) Children.
(c) Renegade soldiers.
(d) Chicken thieves.

2. Once she is alone with Christy, Pegeen spends a great deal of time:
(a) Asking him about his old girlfriends.
(b) Discussing her plot to kill her father.
(c) Discussing her engagement with Shawn.
(d) Sweet talking him.

3. A second rivalry in act one involves:
(a) The Old Mahon and Christy Mahon.
(b) Christy Mahon and Shawn Keogh.
(c) The Widow Quin and Shawn Keogh.
(d) Shawn Keogh and Michael James.

4. Shawn Keogh's nickname is:
(a) Red.
(b) Christy.
(c) Shaneen.
(d) Sheamus.

5. Michael offers Christy a job as:
(a) A delivery boy.
(b) A pall bearer.
(c) A pot boy.
(d) A peeler.

Short Answer Questions

1. Shawn reacts to Christy's employment by:

2. Pegeen's wedding is on hold until her fiance receives:

3. In his first conversation with Pegeen, Shawn's character is revealed as that of a:

4. When Pegeen and the men hear Christy's secret, they are:

5. There is a rivalry for Christy's attentions between:

Short Essay Questions

1. Why won't Christy run to avoid the crowd that wants to hang him?

2. What is Pegeen's reason for refusing to help Christy escape?

3. Why does Shawn refuse to stay with Pegeen, even after Michael Flaherty tries to force him to stay?

4. What is Christy's reaction when his father enters the pub?

5. What change occurs in Christy and Old Mahon's relationship by the end of the act?

6. Why is dispensation needed for Shawn to marry Pegeen?

7. What is significant about Old Mahon's description of his son?

8. What does Philly begin to realize before he leaves to follow Old Mahon?

9. Why does Old Mahon's story arouse suspicion for Philly?

10. Describe Shawn's reaction to Christy being offered the job as potboy.

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