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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. How does the Moran family react to Rose?
(a) They think she is after Moran's money.
(b) They accept her.
(c) They reject her.
(d) They think she is not trust-worthy.

2. Why is growing frail so hard for Moran?
(a) He wants to re-enlist in the IRA.
(b) He is used to being in control.
(c) He is not growing frail at all.
(d) He can no longer work on the farm.

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

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

5. What two things does McQuaid compliment as he sits with Moran?
(a) The beverages and the furniture.
(b) The girls and the meal.
(c) The house and the curtains.
(d) Moran and the weather.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Moran know McQuaid?

4. What do Moran and McQuaid talk about during Monaghan Day?

5. Which word best expresses Moran's feelings towards how the independent Ireland turned out?

(see the answer key)

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