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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6 (pages 124-168).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. As Moran seems to lose his spark for life, what is it that he mentions he feels betrayed by?
(a) How fast the years have gone by.
(b) How boring life has been after the war.
(c) Rose who seems to like his children more than him.
(d) His two sons who left him.

4. Who helps Maggie apply for positions as a nurse?
(a) Mona.
(b) Sheila.
(c) Rose.
(d) Moran.

5. What is the relationship between Maggie and Mark O'Donoghue?
(a) They are former lovers and now friends.
(b) They are strangers.
(c) They are co-workers and have never gotten along.
(d) They are secretly engaged.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Moran and Rose do instead of attending Maggie's wedding?

2. Where does Rose advocate Maggie to go to train as a nurse?

3. How does Moran feel about the idea of marrying Rose?

4. What does Moran realize about McQuaid once his stay is over?

5. Why is growing frail so hard for Moran?

(see the answer key)

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