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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Two, Scene Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the hedge-school held?
(a) A courthouse.
(b) A barn.
(c) A schoolhouse.
(d) A church.

2. In what Irish County does the play take place?
(a) Donegal.
(b) Caffrey.
(c) McManus.
(d) Cork.

3. What word does Maire ask Yolland for the meaning of in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Yesterday.
(b) Forever.
(c) Always.
(d) Eternally.

4. What does Hugh tell Owen and Yolland that Anna na mBreag means in English?
(a) Anna of the Crown.
(b) Anna of the Village.
(c) Anna with curly hair.
(d) Anna of the Lies.

5. What does Manus offer Maire when she asks for water in Act 1?
(a) Milk.
(b) Water.
(c) Wine.
(d) Tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. Owen tells Yolland that his father always speaks of "an expedito" with how many points in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. When does Yolland say the sappers are pulling out of the town in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Where does Yolland say he would be if he'd not joined the army in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. What poet does Yolland say he lived three miles from in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. In what languages is Jimmy fluent (in addition to Irish)?

(see the answer key)

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