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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2 (pages 8-22).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Moran so annoyed by McQuaid's car?
(a) Moran doesn't own a car and thinks McQuaid should buy him one.
(b) Moran drives a BMW and believes them to be superior.
(c) Moran is jealous of the car and wishes he had one.
(d) Moran finds displays of money vulgar and only for show.

2. Which word best expresses Moran's feelings towards how the independent Ireland turned out?
(a) Bitter.
(b) Elated.
(c) Ashamed.
(d) Nostalgic.

3. Moran has a hatred and fear of what two things?
(a) Thunder and lighting.
(b) Emotions and trust.
(c) Poverty and illness.
(d) Rodents and birds.

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

5. Why is growing frail so hard for Moran?
(a) He is used to being in control.
(b) He is not growing frail at all.
(c) He wants to re-enlist in the IRA.
(d) He can no longer work on the farm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the girls do when Moran is finally out of ear-shot?

2. The last true Monaghan Day marks a time when the girls remember their father as what?

3. When McQuaid leaves he says, "Some people can not bear to come in second", to whom is he referring?

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

5. What does Moran praise McQuaid for?

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