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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4 (pages 45-91).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose place in the household does Rose take over?
(a) Mona.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Moran.
(d) Sheila.

2. What term is used to describe the rumors floating around about Moran?
(a) "Eloborate tales".
(b) "Hushed secrets".
(c) "Dark mutterings".
(d) "False assumptions".

3. How does Moran react when the girls bring up some of the stories they have heard spoken of about Monaghan Days past?
(a) He ignores them and pretends he didn't hear them talking.
(b) He gets angry and asks them to stop talking.
(c) He speaks openly about the horrors of the war.
(d) He gets embarrassed and quiet.

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

5. Why is Moran so annoyed by McQuaid's car?
(a) Moran drives a BMW and believes them to be superior.
(b) Moran doesn't own a car and thinks McQuaid should buy him one.
(c) Moran finds displays of money vulgar and only for show.
(d) Moran is jealous of the car and wishes he had one.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word best describes how Moran feels about Rose going out?

2. What type of work did Rose do before she returned to Ireland?

3. What is Rose's last name?

4. Who does Moran speak to about the possibility of introducing another woman into the household?

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

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