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

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

3. What excuse does Moran give as to why he invited McQuaid to the celebration?
(a) So McQuaid wouldn't be so lonely.
(b) So McQuaid would leave the house.
(c) So McQuaid wouldn't drink himself stupid at the fair.
(d) Because he missed McQuaid.

4. What does Moran tell McQuaid about Luke?
(a) Moran is proud of Luke.
(b) Luke left the house on bad terms.
(c) Luke is still living at home.
(d) Moran is visiting Luke soon.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After the war, what does Moran give to McQuaid?

3. What two things does McQuaid compliment as he sits with Moran?

4. How do the girls react when McQuaid inquires about Luke?

5. What lie does McQuaid tell Moran at the end of their discussion?

(see the answer key)

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