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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Moran praise McQuaid for?
(a) His dapper attire.
(b) His keen memory.
(c) His fancy car.
(d) His savvy business sense.

2. What does Moran realize about Rose once McQuaid leaves Great Meadows?
(a) Moran will marry Rose.
(b) Rose is just a good friend.
(c) Rose is in love with McQuaid.
(d) Moran can't stand Rose.

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

4. What does Moran shoot with his shotgun?
(a) A window.
(b) A bird.
(c) A can.
(d) A dog.

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

6. How does Moran explain life during the war compared to his life now?
(a) Exhausting and sleepless.
(b) Dangerous and crazy.
(c) Simple and clear.
(d) Fast-paced and action-packed.

7. What do Rose and her sister sneak into the house?
(a) A musket from the war.
(b) A Franciscan robe.
(c) A German shepherd.
(d) An ancient set of tea cups.

8. What seems to be foreshadowed about Moran's health in the first few paragraphs of the book?
(a) Moran is getting stronger.
(b) Moran has an inccurrable illness.
(c) Moran is losing his mind.
(d) Moran is growing weaker.

9. 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 heroic war veteran.
(d) Moran is a ladies man who is not to be trusted.

10. What does McQuaid find overbearing about Moran's personality?
(a) Moran's regret about post-war Ireland.
(b) Moran's praise of his children.
(c) Moran's constant need to be right.
(d) Moran's treatment of women.

11. Where did Rose work prior to returning to Ireland?
(a) United States of America.
(b) Spain.
(c) England.
(d) Scotland.

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

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

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

15. How do the girls react when McQuaid inquires about Luke?
(a) They get angry.
(b) They get tense.
(c) They don't know who Luke is.
(d) They are excited to share.

Short Answer Questions

1. McQuaid is quite successful despite his lack of what?

2. Moran fought for the IRA in the war. What does IRA stand for?

3. What is Rose's last name?

4. What is Moran's first name?

5. What business has made McQuaid so successful after the war?

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