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

2. How is Rose handling Moran's possible death?
(a) She is acting like it won't ever happen.
(b) She has not given it any thought.
(c) She is quietly preparing for it.
(d) She is frantic.

3. How does Moran know McQuaid?
(a) He is an old boss.
(b) The two don't know each other.
(c) He is an old army buddy.
(d) He is a long lost brother.

4. The last true observance of Monaghan Day also marks the end of a relationship between which two characters?
(a) Moran and Maggie.
(b) Moran and Rose.
(c) Moran and McQuaid.
(d) McQuaid and Maggie.

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

2. Why does Rose stop going to the post office?

3. What does Moran shoot with his shotgun?

4. What does Michael do that makes Nell worry?

5. Where do Sean and Sheila get married?

(see the answer key)

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