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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 is losing his mind.
(b) Moran is growing weaker.
(c) Moran is getting stronger.
(d) Moran has an inccurrable illness.

2. Who helps Rose sneak something into the wardrobe?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her step-daughters.
(d) She does it alone.

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

5. What word best explains how Moran is acting in regards to his own possible death?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Pathetic.
(d) Unnerved.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Rose and Moran?

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

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

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

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

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