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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1 (pages 1 - 8).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Moran explain life during the war compared to his life now?
(a) Dangerous and crazy.
(b) Exhausting and sleepless.
(c) Fast-paced and action-packed.
(d) Simple and clear.

2. Which word best describes how Moran feels about half of his children moving away?
(a) Angry.
(b) Stressed.
(c) Remorseful.
(d) Happy.

3. Moran's daughters plan a surprise revival of what special day?
(a) Monaghan Day.
(b) Moran's birthday.
(c) Moran and Rose's anniversary.
(d) Christmas Day.

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

5. What seems to be foreshadowed about Moran's health in the first few paragraphs of the book?
(a) Moran is losing his mind.
(b) Moran is getting stronger.
(c) Moran has an inccurrable illness.
(d) Moran is growing weaker.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rose feel about the idea of a revival of Monaghan Day?

2. What is the relationship between Rose and Moran?

3. How does Moran know McQuaid?

4. How many daughter's does Moran have?

5. What ritual does Moran do every night before bed?

(see the answer key)

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