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

2. Who, in particular, thinks Rose is making a mistake by entertaining Moran?
(a) Rose's mother.
(b) Moran's son, Luke.
(c) McQuaid.
(d) Moran's daughters.

3. How do the children react to Rose?
(a) They are indifferent and ignore her.
(b) They rarely visit with her.
(c) They dislike her and try to get her to leave.
(d) They take to her and integrate her into the family.

4. What does McQuaid find overbearing about Moran's personality?
(a) Moran's constant need to be right.
(b) Moran's treatment of women.
(c) Moran's praise of his children.
(d) Moran's regret about post-war Ireland.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes how Moran feels about half of his children moving away?

2. What does Moran tell McQuaid about Luke?

3. What type of work did Rose do before she returned to Ireland?

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

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

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