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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 does Moran shoot with his shotgun?
(a) A window.
(b) A dog.
(c) A can.
(d) A bird.

2. Moran has a hatred and fear of what two things?
(a) Rodents and birds.
(b) Poverty and illness.
(c) Thunder and lighting.
(d) Emotions and trust.

3. What does Moran realize about McQuaid once his stay is over?
(a) McQuaid will most likely start a new business soon.
(b) McQuaid is going to return to Great Meadow soon.
(c) Moran will one day be much wealthier than McQuaid.
(d) Moran has lost his oldest and best friend.

4. What does Moran realize about Rose once McQuaid leaves Great Meadows?
(a) Moran will marry Rose.
(b) Moran can't stand Rose.
(c) Rose is just a good friend.
(d) Rose is in love with McQuaid.

5. After what event does Moran have trouble adjusting?
(a) The loss of his first wife.
(b) The war.
(c) His kids moving away.
(d) His house burning down.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Moran react when the girls bring up some of the stories they have heard spoken of about Monaghan Days past?

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

3. How do the girls react when McQuaid inquires about Luke?

4. What seems to be foreshadowed about Moran's health in the first few paragraphs of the book?

5. Moran fought for the IRA in the war. What does IRA stand for?

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