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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3 (pages 22-45).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Despite having less money and worldly possessions; what makes Moran feel superior to McQuaid?
(a) Moran's devotion to his family.
(b) Moran's heroics during the war.
(c) Moran feels that McQuaid is superior.
(d) Moran's home and farm: Great Meadow.

2. What does McQuaid find overbearing about Moran's personality?
(a) Moran's constant need to be right.
(b) Moran's regret about post-war Ireland.
(c) Moran's treatment of women.
(d) Moran's praise of his children.

3. After what event does Moran have trouble adjusting?
(a) The war.
(b) His kids moving away.
(c) His house burning down.
(d) The loss of his first wife.

4. 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.

5. Other than love, what is a possible reason for Rose to marry Moran?
(a) The desire for a family.
(b) She wanted to live at Great Meadow.
(c) The security of his money.
(d) Moran's children needed a mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the war, what does Moran give to McQuaid?

2. How does Rose meet Moran?

3. What seems to be foreshadowed about Moran's health in the first few paragraphs of the book?

4. Which word best describes how Moran feels about half of his children moving away?

5. How does Moran explain life during the war compared to his life now?

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