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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. Half of Moran's children have left Ireland. Where have they gone?
(a) Scotland.
(b) England.
(c) The United States of America.
(d) Spain.

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

3. The last true Monaghan Day marks a time when the girls remember their father as what?
(a) Sick and dying.
(b) Strong and healthy.
(c) Stressed and stubborn.
(d) Easy-going and care-free.

4. McQuaid arrives to Great Meadow in the evening because he was doing what?
(a) Visiting other friends along the way.
(b) Working on his car.
(c) Selling his winter livestock.
(d) Saying goodbye to his family.

5. What is the main topic of conversation between Moran and McQuaid?
(a) The war.
(b) The economy.
(c) The weather.
(d) Their families.

Short Answer Questions

1. The last true observance of Monaghan Day also marks the end of a relationship between which two characters?

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

3. What rumor does McQuaid bring up about Moran?

4. When McQuaid leaves he says, "Some people can not bear to come in second", to whom is he referring?

5. Why is growing frail so hard for Moran?

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