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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Moran fear that lead to his marriage to Rose?
(a) Another upcoming war.
(b) His children moving away.
(c) Going bankrupt.
(d) Growing old and alone.

2. What do Rose and her sister sneak into the house?
(a) An ancient set of tea cups.
(b) A German shepherd.
(c) A musket from the war.
(d) A Franciscan robe.

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

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

5. Which character heads to bed early by pretending to be sick?
(a) Sheila.
(b) Mona.
(c) Moran.
(d) Maggie.

6. What does Moran realize about McQuaid once his stay is over?
(a) McQuaid is going to return to Great Meadow soon.
(b) McQuaid will most likely start a new business soon.
(c) Moran has lost his oldest and best friend.
(d) Moran will one day be much wealthier than McQuaid.

7. How does Moran explain life during the war compared to his life now?
(a) Fast-paced and action-packed.
(b) Simple and clear.
(c) Dangerous and crazy.
(d) Exhausting and sleepless.

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

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

10. What does Rose know about Moran before she even meets him?
(a) Moran is a heroic war veteran.
(b) Moran is a ladies man who is not to be trusted.
(c) Moran is rich man with a lot of land.
(d) Moran is a widower raising children alone.

11. Why does Rose make a habit of joining the evening mail group?
(a) So that she can learn how to be a mail carrier.
(b) To make conversation with Moran.
(c) To make sure her mail is not lost.
(d) So that she has an excuse to leave the house.

12. Moran's daughters plan a surprise revival of what special day?
(a) Monaghan Day.
(b) Moran's birthday.
(c) Moran and Rose's anniversary.
(d) Christmas Day.

13. What excuse does Moran give as to why he invited McQuaid to the celebration?
(a) So McQuaid wouldn't drink himself stupid at the fair.
(b) Because he missed McQuaid.
(c) So McQuaid wouldn't be so lonely.
(d) So McQuaid would leave the house.

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

15. What does McQuaid chastise Moran for NOT doing after the war?
(a) Applying for pension.
(b) Joining him in business.
(c) Selling his farm.
(d) Leaving Ireland.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many daughter's does Moran have?

2. What term is used to describe the rumors floating around about Moran?

3. Which two characters prepare the house for the big celebration?

4. What did Rose have plenty of in her younger days?

5. Where did Rose work prior to returning to Ireland?

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