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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. Which character enrages Moran by accidentally dropping a plate?
(a) Maggie.
(b) Mona.
(c) McQuaid.
(d) Sheila.

2. 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 getting stronger.
(c) Moran is growing weaker.
(d) Moran has an inccurrable illness.

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

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

5. How is Rose handling Moran's possible death?
(a) She is acting like it won't ever happen.
(b) She has not given it any thought.
(c) She is quietly preparing for it.
(d) She is frantic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main topic of conversation between Moran and McQuaid?

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

3. McQuaid is quite successful despite his lack of what?

4. What ritual does Moran do every night before bed?

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

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