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

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

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

4. How does Rose feel about the idea of a revival of Monaghan Day?
(a) She is anxious.
(b) She is excited.
(c) She is apathetic.
(d) She is doubtful.

5. What does Moran shoot with his shotgun?
(a) A bird.
(b) A dog.
(c) A can.
(d) A window.

Short Answer Questions

1. Moran fought for the IRA in the war. What does IRA stand for?

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

3. How does Moran explain life during the war compared to his life now?

4. What topic threatens to sour the mood of Moran?

5. What word best explains how Moran is acting in regards to his own possible death?

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