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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3 (pages 22-45).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Moran constantly protest that nobody cares for him?
(a) Because nobody actually does care about him.
(b) So that his neighbors will have pity on him.
(c) So that McQuaid will stay longer.
(d) To secure the attention of his daughters.

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

3. The last true Monaghan Day marks a time when the girls remember their father as what?
(a) Strong and healthy.
(b) Sick and dying.
(c) Easy-going and care-free.
(d) Stressed and stubborn.

4. What seems to be foreshadowed about Moran's health in the first few paragraphs of the book?
(a) Moran has an inccurrable illness.
(b) Moran is losing his mind.
(c) Moran is growing weaker.
(d) Moran is getting stronger.

5. What is the name of the farm that Moran and Rose live on?
(a) Rolling Meadows.
(b) Great Hills.
(c) Great Meadow.
(d) Rolling Hills.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The last true observance of Monaghan Day also marks the end of a relationship between which two characters?

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

4. Despite having less money and worldly possessions; what makes Moran feel superior to McQuaid?

5. What business has made McQuaid so successful after the war?

(see the answer key)

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