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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2 (pages 8-22).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the war, what does Moran give to McQuaid?
(a) Advice.
(b) Livestock.
(c) A house.
(d) Money.

2. Which two characters prepare the house for the big celebration?
(a) Mona and Maggie.
(b) Maggie and Rose.
(c) Moran and McQuaid.
(d) Sheila and Mona.

3. Which word best expresses Moran's feelings towards how the independent Ireland turned out?
(a) Nostalgic.
(b) Bitter.
(c) Elated.
(d) Ashamed.

4. When McQuaid leaves he says, "Some people can not bear to come in second", to whom is he referring?
(a) Rose.
(b) Sheila.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Moran.

5. The once strong Moran is now dealing with the irony of what?
(a) Fighting with family instead of enemies of war.
(b) Growing weak while his family gets stronger.
(c) Becoming poor while his wife becomes rich.
(d) Falling in love and needing to be sensitive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of car does McQuaid drive?

2. What business has made McQuaid so successful after the war?

3. How does the Moran family react to Rose?

4. How does Moran know McQuaid?

5. What ritual does Moran do every night before bed?

(see the answer key)

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