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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6 (pages 124-168).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two characters prepare the house for the big celebration?
(a) Mona and Maggie.
(b) Sheila and Mona.
(c) Moran and McQuaid.
(d) Maggie and Rose.

2. What does Moran complain about after asking Rose to marry him?
(a) Rose's cooking.
(b) Paying for the reception.
(c) Living with another woman.
(d) Giving up the single life.

3. What petty thing sparks a fight between Moran and Michael?
(a) Moran's impolite nicknames for Moran and Nell.
(b) The way Michael pushes the salt shaker to Moran.
(c) The way Michael folds the laundry.
(d) Michael's tendancy to come home late smelling of alcohol.

4. Why do Maggie, Mona, and Sheila all return home?
(a) They heard Michael was getting into trouble.
(b) Moran's birthday.
(c) The Christmas holiday.
(d) Rose asked them to visit.

5. What event do the three girls and Michael attend?
(a) The lighting of the town tree.
(b) The early morning Mass service.
(c) The church Christmas play.
(d) The St. Stephen's Day dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Rose handling Moran's possible death?

2. How does Moran know McQuaid?

3. What does Sheila question Moran about in Section 6 that makes Moran very defensive?

4. On what occasion does Mark visit Great Meadow?

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

(see the answer key)

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