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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 Rose make a habit of joining the evening mail group?
(a) So that she has an excuse to leave the house.
(b) To make conversation with Moran.
(c) To make sure her mail is not lost.
(d) So that she can learn how to be a mail carrier.

2. What does McQuaid chastise Moran for NOT doing after the war?
(a) Applying for pension.
(b) Joining him in business.
(c) Leaving Ireland.
(d) Selling his farm.

3. Half of Moran's children have left Ireland. Where have they gone?
(a) England.
(b) The United States of America.
(c) Scotland.
(d) Spain.

4. Moran fought for the IRA in the war. What does IRA stand for?
(a) Irish Republican Army.
(b) International Republican Army.
(c) Irish Rebel Alliance.
(d) International Rebel Alliance.

5. Other than love, what is a possible reason for Rose to marry Moran?
(a) The desire for a family.
(b) The security of his money.
(c) Moran's children needed a mother.
(d) She wanted to live at Great Meadow.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Moran explain life during the war compared to his life now?

2. Which character heads to bed early by pretending to be sick?

3. What is the reason Rose returns to Ireland?

4. What word best describes Rose's mothers feelings about the marriage?

5. Saying the Rosary is significant in what religion?

(see the answer key)

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