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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Moran tell McQuaid about Luke?
(a) Moran is proud of Luke.
(b) Moran is visiting Luke soon.
(c) Luke is still living at home.
(d) Luke left the house on bad terms.

4. What business has made McQuaid so successful after the war?
(a) The stock market.
(b) The cattle business.
(c) The used car business.
(d) Farming potatos.

5. Which word best expresses Moran's feelings towards how the independent Ireland turned out?
(a) Ashamed.
(b) Bitter.
(c) Elated.
(d) Nostalgic.

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

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

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

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

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

11. 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.

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

13. How many daughter's does Moran have?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

14. What is Moran's first name?
(a) Steven.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Alexander.
(d) Michael.

15. What do the locals begin to gossip about in Section 3?
(a) Rose is going to break Moran's heart.
(b) Moran is leading Rose on.
(c) Rose making a fool of herself for love.
(d) Luke is moving home soon.

Short Answer Questions

1. McQuaid arrives to Great Meadow in the evening because he was doing what?

2. The last true Monaghan Day marks a time when the girls remember their father as what?

3. What is Rose's first impression of Moran after they first meet?

4. What does McQuaid find overbearing about Moran's personality?

5. What is the relationship between Rose and Moran?

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