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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 is the main topic of conversation between Moran and McQuaid?
(a) The weather.
(b) Their families.
(c) The economy.
(d) The war.

3. While Moran is quite mean with money; what word best describes how Rose is with money?
(a) Stingy.
(b) Generous.
(c) Flippant.
(d) Oblivious.

4. What does McQuaid drink instead of the tea the girls make?
(a) Water.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Vodka.
(d) Whiskey.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rose feel about the idea of a revival of Monaghan Day?

2. Despite the fact that he asks for the opinions of others, what does Moran usually do?

3. Where is the wedding reception located?

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

5. The last true Monaghan Day marks a time when the girls remember their father as what?

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