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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Moran so annoyed by McQuaid's car?
(a) Moran finds displays of money vulgar and only for show.
(b) Moran doesn't own a car and thinks McQuaid should buy him one.
(c) Moran is jealous of the car and wishes he had one.
(d) Moran drives a BMW and believes them to be superior.

3. 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 has lost his oldest and best friend.
(d) Moran will one day be much wealthier than McQuaid.

4. How does the Moran family react to Rose?
(a) They accept her.
(b) They think she is not trust-worthy.
(c) They think she is after Moran's money.
(d) They reject her.

5. What topic threatens to sour the mood of Moran?
(a) The war.
(b) Rose.
(c) Luke.
(d) The Republic of Ireland.

6. McQuaid is quite successful despite his lack of what?
(a) Business sense.
(b) Education.
(c) Family support.
(d) Money.

7. Who does Moran speak to about the possibility of introducing another woman into the household?
(a) Sheila.
(b) McQuaid.
(c) Mona.
(d) Maggie.

8. What term is used to describe the rumors floating around about Moran?
(a) "Eloborate tales".
(b) "Hushed secrets".
(c) "False assumptions".
(d) "Dark mutterings".

9. When McQuaid leaves he says, "Some people can not bear to come in second", to whom is he referring?
(a) Moran.
(b) Sheila.
(c) Rose.
(d) Maggie.

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

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

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

13. What does Moran complain about after asking Rose to marry him?
(a) Rose's cooking.
(b) Paying for the reception.
(c) Living with another woman.
(d) Giving up the single life.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Rose have plenty of in her younger days?

2. What does Moran praise McQuaid for?

3. How do the girls react when McQuaid inquires about Luke?

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

5. Saying the Rosary is significant in what religion?

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