Amongst Women | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Section 1 (pages 1 - 8)

1. Moran's daughters plan a surprise revival of what special day?

Monaghan Day.

2. How does Moran know McQuaid?

He is an old army buddy.

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

Moran is growing weaker.

4. How many daughter's does Moran have?

3.

5. What do Moran and McQuaid talk about during Monaghan Day?

Old war stories.

6. What does McQuaid drink instead of the tea the girls make?

Whiskey.

7. What is the name of the farm that Moran and Rose live on?

Great Meadow.

8. What excuse does Moran give as to why he invited McQuaid to the celebration?

So McQuaid wouldn't drink himself stupid at the fair.

9. Half of Moran's children have left Ireland. Where have they gone?

England.

10. What ritual does Moran do every...
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