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

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

3. What is the main topic of conversation between Moran and McQuaid?
(a) The economy.
(b) Their families.
(c) The war.
(d) The weather.

4. Which two characters prepare the house for the big celebration?
(a) Maggie and Rose.
(b) Sheila and Mona.
(c) Moran and McQuaid.
(d) Mona and Maggie.

5. When McQuaid leaves he says, "Some people can not bear to come in second", to whom is he referring?
(a) Sheila.
(b) Moran.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Rose.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the daughters reacting to Moran's possible death?

2. How does the Moran family react to Rose?

3. What does McQuaid chastise Moran for NOT doing after the war?

4. What is the relationship between Rose and Moran?

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

(see the answer key)

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