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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the group who are conducting the land surveys?
(a) The Royal Land Surveyers.
(b) The Engineers of the Crown.
(c) The Royal Engineers.
(d) The Royal Military.

2. Who is the Kerry politician that Maire talks about in Act 1?
(a) Michael Connelly.
(b) Stephen O'Flaherty.
(c) Dan O'Connell.
(d) Sean O'Williams.

3. How many years has it been since they've had a hot summer, according to Owen in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Forty.
(c) A hundred.
(d) Fifty.

4. Who had asked Manus to write to her sister in Act 1?
(a) Biddy O'Shea.
(b) Biddy Hanna.
(c) Mama Donnelly.
(d) Ginny O'Flaherty.

5. In what language does Hugh write poetry?
(a) Latin.
(b) Greek.
(c) English.
(d) Irish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose baby was christened in the morning of Act 1?

2. How much money does Hugh ask Owen to borrow in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Who is Jimmy reading in Act 1?

4. Which character does Hugh say is not coming back to classes because she can now write her name?

5. Who is Hugh's younger son?

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