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

2. 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 getting stronger.
(d) Moran is growing weaker.

3. What does Rose know about Moran before she even meets him?
(a) Moran is a ladies man who is not to be trusted.
(b) Moran is a widower raising children alone.
(c) Moran is rich man with a lot of land.
(d) Moran is a heroic war veteran.

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

5. Where is the wedding reception located?
(a) Rose's family home.
(b) The courthouse.
(c) The post office.
(d) Great Meadow.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Other than love, what is a possible reason for Rose to marry Moran?

3. What is Rose's last name?

4. Why does Rose stop going to the post office?

5. How does Moran feel about the idea of marrying Rose?

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