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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The last true Monaghan Day marks a time when the girls remember their father as what?
(a) Easy-going and care-free.
(b) Strong and healthy.
(c) Sick and dying.
(d) Stressed and stubborn.

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

3. What type of work did Rose do before she returned to Ireland?
(a) Construction.
(b) Retail.
(c) Domestic.
(d) Sales.

4. What word best describes Rose's mothers feelings about the marriage?
(a) Excitement.
(b) Nervousness.
(c) Disapproval.
(d) Relief.

5. What is the relationship between Rose and Moran?
(a) Rose is Moran's first wife.
(b) Rose is Moran's nurse.
(c) Rose is Moran's second wife.
(d) Rose is Moran's mother.

6. What does McQuaid chastise Moran for NOT doing after the war?
(a) Selling his farm.
(b) Applying for pension.
(c) Leaving Ireland.
(d) Joining him in business.

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

8. How are the daughters reacting to Moran's possible death?
(a) Uncaring.
(b) Excited.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Panicking.

9. Despite the fact that he asks for the opinions of others, what does Moran usually do?
(a) Moran does what the Lord tells him to do.
(b) Moran just does whatever he wishes.
(c) Moran does whatever Rose wants.
(d) Moran does what his daughters tell him is best.

10. What word best describes Moran's feelings about the wedding?
(a) Anger.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Apathy.
(d) Frustration.

11. What excuse does Moran give as to why he invited McQuaid to the celebration?
(a) So McQuaid wouldn't drink himself stupid at the fair.
(b) Because he missed McQuaid.
(c) So McQuaid wouldn't be so lonely.
(d) So McQuaid would leave the house.

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

13. How does Moran feel about the idea of marrying Rose?
(a) Moran isn't planning on marrying Rose.
(b) Moran resents the idea.
(c) Moran can't wait to marry Rose.
(d) Moran is nervous about what his daughters will think.

14. After what event does Moran have trouble adjusting?
(a) The loss of his first wife.
(b) His kids moving away.
(c) The war.
(d) His house burning down.

15. What is the reason Rose returns to Ireland?
(a) To win the love of Moran.
(b) To nurse her dying father.
(c) To be with her children.
(d) To work in the post office.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Moran so annoyed by McQuaid's car?

2. Moran's daughters plan a surprise revival of what special day?

3. How many daughter's does Moran have?

4. What term is used to describe the rumors floating around about Moran?

5. What ritual does Moran do every night before bed?

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