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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who helps Rose sneak something into the wardrobe?
(a) Her sister.
(b) She does it alone.
(c) Her step-daughters.
(d) Her mother.

2. Which character enrages Moran by accidentally dropping a plate?
(a) Mona.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Sheila.
(d) McQuaid.

3. After not seeing Rose at the post office, what does Moran do?
(a) Moran gives up and finds a new woman.
(b) Moran believes Rose hates him.
(c) Moran sends Rose a letter.
(d) Moran calls Rose at home.

4. How are the daughters reacting to Moran's possible death?
(a) Panicking.
(b) Uncaring.
(c) Excited.
(d) Nervous.

5. What do the locals begin to gossip about in Section 3?
(a) Luke is moving home soon.
(b) Rose is going to break Moran's heart.
(c) Rose making a fool of herself for love.
(d) Moran is leading Rose on.

6. Despite the fact that he asks for the opinions of others, what does Moran usually do?
(a) Moran does whatever Rose wants.
(b) Moran does what the Lord tells him to do.
(c) Moran just does whatever he wishes.
(d) Moran does what his daughters tell him is best.

7. What does McQuaid drink instead of the tea the girls make?
(a) Water.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Vodka.
(d) Whiskey.

8. How many daughter's does Moran have?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

9. How does Moran know McQuaid?
(a) The two don't know each other.
(b) He is an old army buddy.
(c) He is an old boss.
(d) He is a long lost brother.

10. Moran has a hatred and fear of what two things?
(a) Rodents and birds.
(b) Emotions and trust.
(c) Thunder and lighting.
(d) Poverty and illness.

11. What do the girls do when Moran is finally out of ear-shot?
(a) Plan his surprise birthday party.
(b) Begin to bake Moran's favorite dessert.
(c) Mimick his ill-tempered actions.
(d) Talk about moving out of Great Meadow.

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

13. Why does Rose stop going to the post office?
(a) She decides if Moran wants to see her, he will come to her.
(b) She stops receiving mail so there is no reason to go.
(c) She can't leave her father alone in the house.
(d) She gives up on the idea of becoming a mail carrier.

14. Which word best describes how Moran feels about half of his children moving away?
(a) Remorseful.
(b) Happy.
(c) Angry.
(d) Stressed.

15. Why does Moran constantly protest that nobody cares for him?
(a) So that his neighbors will have pity on him.
(b) Because nobody actually does care about him.
(c) To secure the attention of his daughters.
(d) So that McQuaid will stay longer.

Short Answer Questions

1. When McQuaid leaves he says, "Some people can not bear to come in second", to whom is he referring?

2. How do the children react to Rose?

3. How does Moran react when the girls bring up some of the stories they have heard spoken of about Monaghan Days past?

4. Which word best expresses Moran's feelings towards how the independent Ireland turned out?

5. How do the girls react when McQuaid inquires about Luke?

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