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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. Why does Moran constantly protest that nobody cares for him?
(a) Because nobody actually does care about him.
(b) So that his neighbors will have pity on him.
(c) So that McQuaid will stay longer.
(d) To secure the attention of his daughters.

2. How many daughter's does Moran have?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

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

4. What do Moran and McQuaid talk about during Monaghan Day?
(a) Old war stories.
(b) Their kids.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Their jobs.

5. What is the relationship between Rose and Moran?
(a) Rose is Moran's mother.
(b) Rose is Moran's second wife.
(c) Rose is Moran's first wife.
(d) Rose is Moran's nurse.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of the farm that Moran and Rose live on?

4. What do Rose and her sister sneak into the house?

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

(see the answer key)

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