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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. How does Rose meet Moran?
(a) They have mutual family friends.
(b) They go to the same deli.
(c) He ran into her on the street.
(d) Waiting for the mail at the post office.

2. The once strong Moran is now dealing with the irony of what?
(a) Fighting with family instead of enemies of war.
(b) Falling in love and needing to be sensitive.
(c) Becoming poor while his wife becomes rich.
(d) Growing weak while his family gets stronger.

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

4. Which character heads to bed early by pretending to be sick?
(a) Mona.
(b) Moran.
(c) Sheila.
(d) Maggie.

5. What does Moran tell McQuaid about Luke?
(a) Moran is proud of Luke.
(b) Luke left the house on bad terms.
(c) Luke is still living at home.
(d) Moran is visiting Luke soon.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What seems to be foreshadowed about Moran's health in the first few paragraphs of the book?

4. After what event does Moran have trouble adjusting?

5. How are the daughters reacting to Moran's possible death?

(see the answer key)

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