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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2 (pages 8-22).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Moran and McQuaid talk about during Monaghan Day?
(a) Their kids.
(b) Old war stories.
(c) Their jobs.
(d) Ireland.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What lie does McQuaid tell Moran at the end of their discussion?

2. What two things does McQuaid compliment as he sits with Moran?

3. Which character heads to bed early by pretending to be sick?

4. How does Moran feel about Monaghan Days of past?

5. What does Moran realize about Rose once McQuaid leaves Great Meadows?

(see the answer key)

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