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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 react when the girls bring up some of the stories they have heard spoken of about Monaghan Days past?
(a) He gets embarrassed and quiet.
(b) He gets angry and asks them to stop talking.
(c) He speaks openly about the horrors of the war.
(d) He ignores them and pretends he didn't hear them talking.

2. Moran fought for the IRA in the war. What does IRA stand for?
(a) Irish Rebel Alliance.
(b) International Rebel Alliance.
(c) Irish Republican Army.
(d) International Republican Army.

3. The once strong Moran is now dealing with the irony of what?
(a) Becoming poor while his wife becomes rich.
(b) Growing weak while his family gets stronger.
(c) Falling in love and needing to be sensitive.
(d) Fighting with family instead of enemies of war.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Moran feel about Monaghan Days of past?

2. What excuse does Moran give as to why he invited McQuaid to the celebration?

3. What does McQuaid drink instead of the tea the girls make?

4. How many daughter's does Moran have?

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

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