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

3. The last true observance of Monaghan Day also marks the end of a relationship between which two characters?
(a) Moran and Rose.
(b) Moran and Maggie.
(c) McQuaid and Maggie.
(d) Moran and McQuaid.

4. What seems to be foreshadowed about Moran's health in the first few paragraphs of the book?
(a) Moran is getting stronger.
(b) Moran has an inccurrable illness.
(c) Moran is growing weaker.
(d) Moran is losing his mind.

5. What word best explains how Moran is acting in regards to his own possible death?
(a) Anxious.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Unnerved.
(d) Pathetic.

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

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

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

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

10. What is Moran's first name?
(a) Michael.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Steven.
(d) Alexander.

11. What word best describes Rose's mothers feelings about the marriage?
(a) Disapproval.
(b) Relief.
(c) Nervousness.
(d) Excitement.

12. What business has made McQuaid so successful after the war?
(a) The cattle business.
(b) The stock market.
(c) Farming potatos.
(d) The used car business.

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

14. What ritual does Moran do every night before bed?
(a) Turns out the lights.
(b) Says the Rosary.
(c) Brushes his teeth.
(d) Drinks water.

15. How is Rose handling Moran's possible death?
(a) She is frantic.
(b) She has not given it any thought.
(c) She is quietly preparing for it.
(d) She is acting like it won't ever happen.