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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Jimmy compare to a goddess in Act 1?
(a) Grania.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Emily.
(d) Maria.

2. At what pub does Sarah tell Manus that Hugh is in Act 1?
(a) McDonnelley's.
(b) Anna na mBreag's.
(c) Gracie's.
(d) Con Connie Tim's.

3. Who does Manus say isn't coming to class in Act 1?
(a) Doalty.
(b) Owen.
(c) Maire.
(d) Sean Beag.

4. Who has Hugh spoken to in the morning in Act 1?
(a) Captain Lancey.
(b) Captain Marshall.
(c) Lieutenant Yolland.
(d) Owen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the word "verecund" mean?

2. Who translates for Captain Lancey when he comes to the school?

3. What language does Maire say she knows better than English?

4. How many younger siblings does Maire have?

5. What is the foreboding sweet smell an indication of in Act 1?

(see the answer key)

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