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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word best explains how Moran is acting in regards to his own possible death?
(a) Unnerved.
(b) Pathetic.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Anxious.

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

3. Who helps Rose sneak something into the wardrobe?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her sister.
(c) She does it alone.
(d) Her step-daughters.

4. Saying the Rosary is significant in what religion?
(a) Mormanism.
(b) Buddhism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Catholicism.

5. What did Rose have plenty of in her younger days?
(a) Money.
(b) Job opportunities.
(c) Male suitors.
(d) Land.

6. Half of Moran's children have left Ireland. Where have they gone?
(a) England.
(b) Scotland.
(c) The United States of America.
(d) Spain.

7. Which two characters prepare the house for the big celebration?
(a) Moran and McQuaid.
(b) Maggie and Rose.
(c) Sheila and Mona.
(d) Mona and Maggie.

8. While Moran is quite mean with money; what word best describes how Rose is with money?
(a) Generous.
(b) Stingy.
(c) Oblivious.
(d) Flippant.

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

10. What do the girls do when Moran is finally out of ear-shot?
(a) Mimick his ill-tempered actions.
(b) Begin to bake Moran's favorite dessert.
(c) Talk about moving out of Great Meadow.
(d) Plan his surprise birthday party.

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

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

13. Why does Moran constantly protest that nobody cares for him?
(a) Because nobody actually does care about him.
(b) So that his neighbors will have pity on him.
(c) To secure the attention of his daughters.
(d) So that McQuaid will stay longer.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Moran realize about McQuaid once his stay is over?

3. What does Moran praise McQuaid for?

4. What is the relationship between Rose and Moran?

5. Moran has a hatred and fear of what two things?

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