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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5 (pages 91 - 124).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Moran's daughters plan a surprise revival of what special day?
(a) Monaghan Day.
(b) Moran and Rose's anniversary.
(c) Moran's birthday.
(d) Christmas Day.

2. What did Moran fear that lead to his marriage to Rose?
(a) Another upcoming war.
(b) Growing old and alone.
(c) Going bankrupt.
(d) His children moving away.

3. Why does Rose stop going to the post office?
(a) She decides if Moran wants to see her, he will come to her.
(b) She gives up on the idea of becoming a mail carrier.
(c) She stops receiving mail so there is no reason to go.
(d) She can't leave her father alone in the house.

4. What do Moran and McQuaid talk about during Monaghan Day?
(a) Their jobs.
(b) Their kids.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Old war stories.

5. What does Moran realize about McQuaid once his stay is over?
(a) McQuaid will most likely start a new business soon.
(b) McQuaid is going to return to Great Meadow soon.
(c) Moran will one day be much wealthier than McQuaid.
(d) Moran has lost his oldest and best friend.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Half of Moran's children have left Ireland. Where have they gone?

3. Why does young Michael cry during the ritual of the Rosary?

4. What two things does McQuaid compliment as he sits with Moran?

5. Moran writes to Luke asking him to do what?

(see the answer key)

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