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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 business has made McQuaid so successful after the war?
(a) The cattle business.
(b) The stock market.
(c) Farming potatos.
(d) The used car business.

2. Despite having less money and worldly possessions; what makes Moran feel superior to McQuaid?
(a) Moran feels that McQuaid is superior.
(b) Moran's devotion to his family.
(c) Moran's heroics during the war.
(d) Moran's home and farm: Great Meadow.

3. What lie does McQuaid tell Moran at the end of their discussion?
(a) That he is leaving Ireland and moving to England.
(b) That he has to leave early instead of staying the night.
(c) That he lost all his money and needs a loan.
(d) That he has divorced his wife and is courting again.

4. 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 is growing weaker.
(d) Moran has an inccurrable illness.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Moran has a hatred and fear of what two things?

3. What does Moran praise McQuaid for?

4. What does Moran realize about McQuaid once his stay is over?

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

(see the answer key)

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