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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Moran know McQuaid?
(a) He is an old boss.
(b) The two don't know each other.
(c) He is a long lost brother.
(d) He is an old army buddy.

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

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

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

5. Where is the wedding reception located?
(a) The courthouse.
(b) The post office.
(c) Rose's family home.
(d) Great Meadow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. Why is growing frail so hard for Moran?
(a) He is not growing frail at all.
(b) He is used to being in control.
(c) He can no longer work on the farm.
(d) He wants to re-enlist in the IRA.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Moran feel about Monaghan Days of past?

2. Which character heads to bed early by pretending to be sick?

3. Which word best expresses Moran's feelings towards how the independent Ireland turned out?

4. How does Moran explain life during the war compared to his life now?

5. What word best describes Rose's mothers feelings about the marriage?

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